sea level rise

Flooding due to King Tides is becoming more frequent as the ocean warms, currents shift, and sea levels rise.

Many coastal communities were impacted by several major storms during the winter of 2024. That’s put a spotlight on a major question facing the state: just how vulnerable is Maine’s coast to a warming world, and what steps do we need to take to prepare?

New aerial images of Chebeague Island taken by a regional planning organization show the extent to which sea level rise and recent intense storms are changing a tidal "spit" and sandbar known as "the Hook."

The model will help local planners anticipate how the effects of rising sea levels could affect St. George, which has roughly 125 miles of coastline.

The acceleration of sea level rise due to climate change has prompted some analysts to predict a decline in the value of waterfront properties. But that hasn't happened in Maine. In fact, the value of beachfront houses has skyrocketed. Part of the reason may be that people simply love to live on the water, and can afford to. And for some, the risks of rising seas and more powerful storms just don't seem all that imminent.

The recent Strawberry Supermoon did more than light up the summer sky, it also brought higher than normal tides. But with climate change causing sea levels to rise, higher tides are becoming the new normal. And one group is using volunteers to gather tidal data.

Help could finally be on its way for Saco's efforts to keep the sea from destroying more waterfront properties at Camp Ellis.

This year alone has seen record high water levels in several places, including Bar Harbor, Cutler and Wells. For coastal communities it means threats to buildings and infrastructure, loss of beaches and intrusion of salt water into private wells.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a Topsham-based conservation organization, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the completion of a six-year campaign to…

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's coastal communities will have more resources to prepare for rising sea levels under a new law in the state. Democratic Gov.…