A South Portland brother-sister duo is fundraising to help victims affected by wildfires in California. Oliver (9) and Maya (5) Ochsenbein say they got the idea for a fundraiser after seeing footage of the wildfire destruction on TV.

Governor Mills says two crews from Maine- consisting of eight Forest Rangers and twelve volunteer firefighters – will assist in response and recovery efforts out west for two weeks.

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

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,

Maine is sending a team of Maine Forest Rangers and volunteer firefighters to help battle the wildfires in southern California that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least two dozen people.

A California-based nonprofit wants to buy three Maine hospitals, including CMMC in Lewiston. The acquisition agreement comes as the hospital faces financial struggles. Prime Healthcare Foundation is the nonprofit hoping to take ownership of Central Maine Healthcare.

Contrary to online claims, looting, which is defined as burglary or theft that occurs during a disaster, has been a crime in California for years.

Under the deal, which is pending regulatory approval, Prime will invest $150 million in facility improvements. It will also retain local leadership and offer current CMH staff comparable wages and benefits.

Two Buckfield firefighters are among 20 Mainers deployed to help combat the raging blazes.

Wildfires tearing through Southern California have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands and destroyed more than 12,000 structures in the Los Angeles area. The fires, which started on Tuesday, Jan. 7, have been fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds ...

Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters are headed to California to help fight the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Two crews from Maine consisting of eight forest rangers and twelve ...

The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.