heat wave

During a heatwave, Mainers can head to the beach, the movies, a cooling center or turn on the AC if they have it. But Maine's wildlife don't have that option. On days where the mercury is high and the heat index is even higher, birds, fish and mammals can be at risk.

A cold front is expected to move into the state Friday evening, possibly generating strong thunderstorms.

Local families and visitors also sought relief at a public splash pad in Deering Oaks Park.

State officials warn people to stay safe during unusually hot weather.

Surging consumer demand for electricity met an unexpected lack of supply gird operator says.

The past week has seen near-record heat across northern New England. A daily record was set in Portland, which saw three consecutive days of high temperatures above 90 degrees.

A rare spring heatwave is causing record high temperatures and dry conditions across Northern Maine, just a couple of weeks after the last…

The hot weather in northern New England is over almost as quickly as it arrived.Two days of hot, sticky weather gave way to cooler weather on Monday.…

With temperatures expected to hit the 90s this weekend, the Maine Center for Disease Control is reminding the public to watch for signs of heat illness…

Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are taking precautions as a heat wave is predicted to hit the state this weekend.Boyd Kronholm, executive…