Meteorologists cautioned against starting any fires Tuesday, with dry and breezy weather making conditions dangerous.
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Emerald ash borer detected in southern Aroostook County, far from where it’s usually found in Maine
The Maine Forest Service said the isolated area in which the invasive species was found this month indicates firewood quarantine protocols weren’t followed.
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A federal retreat from Maine’s woods
As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.
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No parts of Maine in extreme drought, but wildfire danger is high
Much of Maine is still considered to be in severe drought, and the Maine Forest Service says fire risk is high in the vast majority of the state.
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Maine Forest Service urges loggers to adapt to extreme weather
A new handbook calls for those who earn a living from the woods to embrace nontraditional methods to manage a changing climate.
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Maine police union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The filing from the Fraternal Order of Police comes after the largest union for state employees made similar claims in a labor complaint last month.
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Can I use my fire pit? What you need to know about Maine burn restrictions amid drought
We answer your burning questions — literally — with help from the Maine Forest Service.
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
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Body found along Kennebec River identified as missing Augusta fisherman
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Thursday that 22-year-old Robert Stolt drowned. His death has been ruled an accident.
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Injured hiker airlifted off Appalachian Trail in Maine
Rescue crews took to the Appalachian Trail near East Madrid to locate the hiker, but opted to call in a helicopter crew as darkness approached.