Maine lobster landings ‘are way off,’ down 40% from last year

Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state's top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn't mean the sky is falling.’

Weather Channel wades into climate debate with candidate interviews

It's the first time the network has gotten involved directly in a political campaign.

Waterford church to begin year-long discussion series on climate change

Each session will involve an expert presentation to better understand the issues involved, a facilitated discussion/working group, and a call to action featuring specific steps that can be taken.

Maine nonprofit launches global effort to help small farms cut greenhouse gas emissions

The initiative seeks to boost yields while building up carbon in their soil, reducing the effects of climate change.

Heat wave topples October records across much of the U.S.

Temperatures are peaking on Wednesday during an extended stretch of high heat and humidity east of the Mississippi River.

A climate change glossary of terms

Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take?

For this richly forested state, it may not take much beyond previously announced greenhouse gas cuts.

When teens ask ‘How dare you?’ politicians should take notice

As sea levels rise, coastal communities grapple with cost of adapting

Municipal leaders and planners gather in Belfast to discuss how to pay for the costly infrastructure projects needed to better protect their communities in the future.

Harpswell sees roads, a bridge at risk as sea levels rise

The town has 216 miles of coastline, and 20% of its land is within 250 feet of the water.