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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Frost, drought create exceptional season in Maine
The state is in high danger of wildfires, the Maine Forest Service says, even as mid-September frosts cut short the growing season.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2020
Dry summer brings blessed relief from biting insects
Many folks have been spending more time outdoors during the pandemic, and fortunately there were fewer bugs around to bite them
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
Drought conditions have spread to entire state, weather service says
'The last time we were in this widespread and severe of a drought was in the summer of 2002,' says meteorologist Michael Clair.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
When it rains it pours … in some parts of Maine
But the flooding in some areas won't be enough to reverse drought conditions in much of the state, given higher than normal temperatures and lower than average rainfall forecast for the next 30 days.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2016
Drought’s effects more evident in South
Water shortages lead to restrictions, discolored water – and even spark the clearing of beaver dams.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2016
Drought in Northeast expected to persist through February
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows a large swath of Maine remainsing in the grip of moderate to severe drought conditions.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2016
October rain puts a damper on Maine’s lengthy drought
Heavy storms have replenished surface water, but dry conditions persist in most areas, groundwater levels remain low and the state still has a water deficit.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2016
Farmers offered aid as drought expands its grip on Maine
Roughly 1.2 million people, nearly the state's entire population, is now living in areas experiencing drought.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2016
Despite drought, peppers turned very red, carrots came on strong
Taking stock of this season in the garden.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2016
Tom Gordon, of the state’s emergency task force, talks about the drought
He's busy helping farmers deal with what looks like a long-term problem.
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