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PublishedMarch 22, 2025
Rainfall eases drought conditions, but the relief may be temporary
Much of Maine has been in a period of drought since September — a situation worsened by a drier-than-normal winter.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2024
Maine sees some rain, but not enough to make up for a dry fall
This week's rain, though beneficial, won't make much of a dent in 6 to 9-inch rainfall deficits throughout the state, the National Weather Service said.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2024
Maine experiencing ‘abnormally dry’ fall, heightened wildfire concerns
About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to spread.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
‘Without water, there is no life’: Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is sharpening fears for the future
The historically low water levels have affected hundreds of thousands of people and wildlife and, with experts predicting the drought could last until early 2024, the problems stand to intensify.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Maine Gardener: Drought, bad. Long-lasting, gorgeous blossoms, good
Columnist Tom Atwell wraps up another season in the garden.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter
Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2022
Climate change made summer drought 20 times more likely
Researchers say this type of drought would only happen once every 400 years across the Northern Hemisphere if not for human-caused climate change. Now they expect it every 20 years.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Bowdoin apple orchard kicks off busy fall, despite a dry Maine summer
Orchard owner Chris Sprague said the apples are a little smaller this year, but still very sweet.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2022
August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain
Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Northeast drought benefits some businesses, including the Sea Dogs
The arid conditions have benefited amusement parks, minor league baseball teams, construction contractors and other businesses that need warm, dry weather to attract paying customers and get jobs completed on time.
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