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Arborists say winter tree inspections can help prevent storm damage at home

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unpredictability of winter can put a lot of stress on the trees around your home. This can lead to falling trees and branches, potentially causing damage. “The call volume ramps up this time of year. I think a lot of people try and be proactive before...

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Arborists say winter tree inspections can help prevent storm damage at home

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unpredictability of winter can put a lot of stress on the trees around your home. This can lead to falling trees and branches, potentially causing damage. “The call volume ramps up this time of year. I think a lot of people try and be proactive before...

Portland, ME · 2d
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Wildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres

The Wild River fire is 11% contained and burning about 7 miles southeast of Gorham, New Hampshire.

Gorham, NH · 4d

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New England High Wind Risk Nov. 11-12: Massachusetts to Maine

NOAA highlights Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine in a November 11-12 wind risk outlook.

Maine · 5d

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Mild and dry start to Thursday ahead of developing afternoon rain showers in Maine

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Mild temperatures will stick around on Thursday, but rain showers will develop during the afternoon. Several more rain chances will be in store heading throughout the weekend. Thursday will feature high temperatures in the 60s and low 70s. Winds will be steady out of the SSW around...

Maine · 4d

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Ocean waves in the sky: Rare clouds appear over Thomaston

A wave-like pattern rolled across the sky over Thomaston on Monday. The rare formations, known as Kelvin–Helmholtz clouds, looks almost like ocean waves frozen in the air. Their curling crests resemble waves rolling across the sky, creating a striking sight above Thomaston. The unusual pattern gave Monday’s clouds an...

Thomaston, ME · 4d

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Wildfire in the White Mountains continues to grow 'steadily,' officials say

A wildfire at the White Mountains in New Hampshire has grown since it was first reported on Sunday. Located west of the border of Maine, the fire has burned around 1,000 acres and is currently 11% contained, according to crews. "To my knowledge, we've never had a fire of this...

White Mountains, NH · 4d

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Record-setting wildfire blazes in White Mountains

Gorham, NH · 4d

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Maine Cold Weather: Portland Residents Warned of 2 Winter 2026/27 Dangers

Frostbite damages skin, while hypothermia lowers body temperature. Both can become medical emergencies.

Portland, ME · 4d

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Wildfire in Unity draws multiple fire departments as Maine faces dry conditions

UNITY — A wildfire in a remote wooded area of Unity brought firefighters from several departments to the scene Monday morning, as crews across the region say dry conditions are leading to more frequent fire calls. First responders were dispatched around 9:30 a.m. to a reported wildfire near the...

Unity, ME · 6d

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Wild River Fire near Gorham, NH spreads to 1,000 acres

A wildfire in steep terrain in the White Mountains approximately seven miles southeast of Gorham has expanded to 1,000 acres, according to the White Mountain National Forest. The Wild River Fire was first spotted Sunday afternoon. As of Wednesday morning, is only 11% contained, according to a spokesperson. "As of...

Gorham, NH · 6d

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Small brush fire grows to over 19 acres in Casco

CASCO, Maine (WGME) -- What started as a small brush fire ended up burning more than 19 acres of land in Casco. A Central Maine Power technician discovered the fire around 4 a.m. on Saturday while responding to a power outage in the area. Officials say the fire may have...

Casco, ME · 6d

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Maine Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Put Home Pipes at Risk in Portland

Maine homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Portland, ME · 7d

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Mild first week of November in Maine, widespread rain expected late week

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The first week of November in Maine will be mild with both bright days and rainy days. The next chance for widespread and even steady rain will be late this week. Monday will be on the mild side with highs in the 60s. We'll start with partly...

Maine · 7d

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Nearly 20-acre wildfire burns in Casco as crews work to contain blaze

Casco, ME · 8d

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Maine November Weather Nov. 5-11: Northern Snow Risk Remains

Aroostook County and Maine's western mountains face different November weather than Portland and the coast.

Maine · 11d

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Maine's Halloween weather: From snowstorms to 80-degree highs

What was Portland's highest Halloween temperature since 1940?. From snowstorms to a record 80-degree day, Maine’s Halloween weather history has had plenty of tricks. October often brings big temperature swings, heavy rain, strong winds and, sometimes, snow. That can make Halloween weather tricky in Maine, where many activities take...

Portland, ME · 10d

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Mild Thursday with chance for overnight rain ahead of Halloween weekend

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine communities will see temperatures about 10 to 15 degrees above normal on both Thursday and Friday. There will be a chance for rain overnight Thursday into Friday, but won't be beneficial. Halloween is just around the corner with Daylight Saving Time ending this weekend. Thursday will...

Portland, ME · 11d

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Maine’s dry fall gives some clues to the winter ahead

This fall has been unusually dry in Maine, with Portland and Bangor experiencing their driest stretches of the year so far. But what does that mean for the upcoming winter?. While the dry fall may play a role, the biggest factor in our winter outlook is the record-strength El Niño developing in the Pacific. El Niño conditions occur when ocean temps in the eastern Pacific are much above normal.

Maine · 12d