The state needs significant rainfall — at least a foot — before the ground freezes to alleviate the dry conditions that date back to August. Otherwise, the drought likely won’t end until the snow melts next spring.
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Maine Christmas tree harvest expected to be strong, despite lengthy drought
Newly planted trees are more susceptible to the monthslong dry spell, causing an increase in mortality rates for saplings. But farmers say the older trees that will be for sale this holiday season are doing well.
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Storm to bring wind, rain to southern Maine and coast
Winds could reach 40 mph along the coast, with up to 1.5 inches of rain.
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Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.
Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
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More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues
With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.
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Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens
Rain could arrive later next week, but forecasters say it’s too soon to know yet whether it will be the wetting downpours that most of the state desperately needs.
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What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage
A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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More parts of Maine are in drought, affecting nearly 1.2 million residents
The areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions have expanded, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.