Most of Maine was under a severe thunderstorm watch, while Androscoggin and Oxford counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning.

The storms left over 16,000 CMP customers without power and ushered in a cold front that brought cooler weather heading into the weekend.

More frequent and intense weather extremes and rising sea levels will drive up Maine home insurance premiums by 19% this year, the second-highest increase in the U.S., a recent report says.

As temperatures climbed into the 90s across the state, and humidity made it feel even hotter, some Portland residents sheltered in cooling centers while others flocked to pools and beaches.

Heat can overwhelm the body well before a person realizes it – especially at this time of year, when memories of heat-beating strategies are stale.

ISO-New England declared a 'Power Caution' for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what's expected to be a 3-day heat wave.