The ongoing heat wave could exacerbate the impacts of increased levels of particle pollution as wildfires burn in Canada and the Western U.S.
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Here are some cooling centers in the Rangeley region
Kingfield, Eustis and Strong all have designated cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat this weekend.
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‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ Keith Carson explains why.
We all hate the sticky feeling that hot, humid days bring. But what’s the science behind why it makes us so uncomfortable?
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Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall on July 1-3 and enjoy a Spectrum Generations meal July 6.
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Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
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Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
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What’s the state of drought across Maine?
Drought conditions have improved this spring thanks to some much-needed rain, but this summer may prove pivotal.
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What’s the Election Day weather forecast for Maine?
Tuesday is expected to mark the beginning of a warm spell, with highs in the 80s across much of Maine, according to the National Weather Service.
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Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close
Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.