The Maine Forest Service has banned outside burning until further notice because of the high fire danger and the huge amount of wildfires we've had in Maine already this season.
Maine Forest rangers will be checking campsites throughout the summer for firewood from out of state, and educating campers about the dangers of doing so.
Last weekend firefighters battled wildfires in Maine and New Hampshire. Even after some rain, the risk of brush fires remains high. A wildfire burned 28 acres in Old Orchard Beach and more wildfires burned in Bridgton, Milo, Bradford, Sedgwick and Wells. Gus...