According to the California governor, more than 16,000 personnel have been deployed to battle the fires including two crews from Maine. Gov. Janet Mills announced 12 volunteer firefighters and eight forest rangers were sent to California for response and recovery efforts.

PORTLAND (WGME) – A Maine Forest Ranger battling California’s wildfires is sharing an update on the region's progress. Nearly two weeks ago, Governor Janet Mills sent eight forest rangers to California to help first responders on the ground. Right now, the rangers are working to put out a huge fire just north of Santa Clarita.

Experts say that while it has been quiet after Monday's quake, the risk of one or more aftershocks is not out of the question.

The group said they all contacted each other while watching coverage of the LA wildfires and wanted to help those aiding displaced animals.

Walls of flames, fanned by high winds, roaring across drought-stricken land. That's the scene in Los Angeles now. It also happened in Maine. In late October 1947, massive wildfires swept across the state,

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Today, we salute Veteran Paul Miller. Paul is a Chaplin for the American Legion and Bangor, VA, in his home state of Maine. Last fall, he flew

President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.

A local planner told me southern Maine is attracting climate refugees who want to live with less chance of dangerous heat, drought or wildfire.

AUGUSTA-- As the wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, Maine has sent 20 firefighters who volunteered their time to help contain the fire.

The Last One Out of Town Turn Out the Lights” celebrates the 50-year anniversary of that legendary, high-drama championship win in 1975.

An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.