Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency

06/23/2026

The Penobscot County EMA Drone Team will be performing a maintenance and practice flight today. These flights will be held in Glenburn. These flights are to keep our machines and staff flying safely and efficiently. We will also be testing our mobile Starlink modules for connectivity and speeds.

06/17/2026

Air Quality Alert for the Bangor area: a fire overnight in the Orrington area has caused particle pollution levels to be very high in the Bangor area. If visibility is reduced or the smell of smoke is strong, please follow the Unhealthy Air Quality Index health measures below.

https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dep/air/aqforecast/index.pl

From Maine DEP

06/17/2026

Due to the on going fire in Orrington, at Eagle Point (formally PERC) a noticeable amount of smoke is lingering in the greater Bangor area, local officials are aware and are actively working on mitigating the problem. Please use caution if you have respiratory problems

06/16/2026

- Reminder that Mumford and Sons will be playing this evening, June 16, at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. If you are planning on being in town either for the concert or for other reasons, be aware there will be extra pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area of Main Street. Have fun and stay safe!

06/14/2026

Good Afternoon,

Please see the update on the incoming weather that will be impacting our region.

Remember, never cross roadways that are water covered!

⚡Strong to Severe Storms Possible⚡
🌧Flash Flooding Possible🌧
Heads up if you have outdoor plans across Northern Maine, Central Highlands, Bangor Region & far interior Downeast Today, Sunday, June 14th! We are tracking the potential for strong to a few severe storms this afternoon and evening, primarily between 2 PM and 9 PM. The region is under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather, with the main threats being damaging winds, small hail, and a tornado cannot be entirely ruled out. Alongside the storms, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall is in place from this afternoon through tonight. This brings the threat of scattered, localized flash flooding, particularly vulnerable in urban areas, along small streams, and on both dirt and paved roads. Please stay weather aware today and tonight, if you hear thunder, head indoors, and remember to "turn around, don't drown" if you encounter flooded roadways. Latest forecast: www.weather.gov/car

06/14/2026

Please check out this message from our partners at the US National Weather Service Caribou ME about some potentially severe weather arriving later today.

⚡Strong to Severe Storms Possible⚡
🌧Flash Flooding Possible🌧
Heads up if you have outdoor plans across Northern Maine, Central Highlands, Bangor Region & far interior Downeast Today, Sunday, June 14th! We are tracking the potential for strong to a few severe storms this afternoon and evening, primarily between 2 PM and 9 PM. The region is under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather, with the main threats being damaging winds, small hail, and a tornado cannot be entirely ruled out. Alongside the storms, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall is in place from this afternoon through tonight. This brings the threat of scattered, localized flash flooding, particularly vulnerable in urban areas, along small streams, and on both dirt and paved roads. Please stay weather aware today and tonight, if you hear thunder, head indoors, and remember to "turn around, don't drown" if you encounter flooded roadways. Latest forecast: www.weather.gov/car

06/11/2026

The Penobscot County EMA Drone Team will be performing a maintenance and practice flight today. These flights will be held near the Katahdin woods and waters national monument. These flights are to keep our machines and staff flying safely and efficiently. We will also be testing our mobile Starlink modules for connectivity and speeds.

06/11/2026

Get ready for a very warm and increasingly muggy Thursday! High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and to low 90s for many inland areas today, while coastal communities will stay comfortably cooler in the 60s and 70s thanks to a refreshing seabreeze. We are tracking chances for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms today, primarily across northern and western areas, with more widespread rain expected as we head into the weekend. Keep an eye out for morning fog, which could be dense at times, continuing into the weekend. Find your latest forecast here: www.weather.gov/car

06/08/2026

** UPDATE: Route 9 is back open **

Route 9 in Eddington, in the area of the Eddington Fire Department, is currently shut down due to a serious motor vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternate route until further notice.

Please use caution, expect delays, and allow emergency crews the space they need to work safely.