Weather

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.

Maine is not known for tornadoes. We live in one of the snowiest states in the country, and long, cold winters are what many think of when asked about life in Maine. But we do see tornadoes in the Pine Street State. Here's a quick look at how often they occur.

A recent study ranking the best cities for summer jobs in the country has a city in Maine listed near the very top!

This rare planetary alignment involving the Moon will create a phenomenon visible in the skies over our Pine Tree State this week.

Technically, it’s possible Maine has experienced colder temperatures in the past, but officially, this is the coldest reading ever recorded.