January 23, 2014 With the onslaught of very cold temperatures, frozen water pipes and gelled oil in an oil tank's line have become big problems to some! Here are a few tips from the Bangor Fire Department to keep you safe w
January 13, 2014 While traveling the Downeast coast you've seen the blue and white "Evacuation Route" signs, which would be the route to follow in the event of a natural disaster, mainly a tsunami/tidal wave or some other intense coastal storm
Two people are dead, and many more have been shaken, by the latest round of wintry weather to hit the state.
Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland says a man and woman were killed today when the van they were in went out of control, crossing the center line and striking a pickup truck, on Route 117 in Hollis.
As another round of wintry weather hits the state, it has arrived in southern Maine, starting as light snow, and that has caused slippery conditions.
It has also caused another accident involving a Maine State Trooper.
The Washington Hancock Community Agency has gone through $60,000 since January 1st from its Thaw Fund. The money is used to help folks buy emergency fuel for their homes, whether they don't qualify for federal funding or they're waiting for their funds to kick in. The organization is hoping folks will donate to the fund, to help out our neighbors downeast.
January 9, 2014 Don't forget to look up tonight!
January 7, 2014 Baby it's cold outside...more like FREEZING!
Wind swept rains now pummeling the state, along with an approaching high tide have officials in the City of Bangor asking people to stay clear due to flooding concerns.
Bangor Police Sgt. Cathy Rumsey says the parking areas referred to as East & West Kenduskeag Plaza are at risk. Th
January 6, 2014 Want to know how the driving conditions on the Maine Turnpike or Interstate 95? The Maine Department of Transportation can show you whats happening in real time with a series of live webcams up and down the highway!
These are especially helpful on days like today when the weather may be very different from one end of the state to the other. The MDOT has set up a series of nineteen different cameras along the highway.
Never a dull moment right?
That's truly the case when you live in Maine during the winter months, and tomorrow will be no different, with winter weather and freezing rain and wind advisories in effect.
