Erik Messerschmidt, a Cape Elizabeth native, won the Oscar for cinematography for his work on the film "Mank."

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,

A University of Maine researcher had a lightbulb moment while watching news about wildfires raging through California in 2019. James Anderson saw clips of planes dumping out water to quench the flames,

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.

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.

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.

Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute safety checks, not emissions testing.

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.

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.

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

Cian Lawlor's father was dispatched to the Palisades Fire just over a week ago and he's been working it ever since. The 11-year-old had some questions for his dad.