Weather

An earthquake measuring 1.4 shook things up near Penobscot, but did anyone notice? The story behind the shake is surprisingly calm.

Thunderstorms can be fun to watch, but it's important to take certain precautions before the fun turns dangerous.

A dark and stormy Sunday night made for some amazing pictures for one drone operator in Old Town.

With summer in full swing here in Maine and school out of session, we’re answering the question: are there any laws about this kind of thing?

With Maine’s rich history, it’s no surprise that some places in our state have names that might get a second look, but regardless, they’re still beautiful!

Forecasters are predicting highs in the upper 90s in Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday, which would set a new record for June 24 in The Queen City. According to the National Weather Service, a high of 97 is expected on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of Maine, including Bangor. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.

Cooling centers are being opened around the state as temperatures are expected to reach 100 this week.

The state of Maine is not known for tornadoes, but we do see a few each year. And even though tornadoes in Maine are generally less severe than ones in other parts of the U.S., especially the area known as Tornado Alley, they can still be dangerous.

Maine has seen some real soakers over the years. There have been times where the rain has contributed serious flooding that caused damage to homes and made roads impassable. But one rain event really stands out, and it poured so hard a new record was set for the state.