Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern are expected to hit Maine late Monday and continue through Wednesday.
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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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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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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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‘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.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Drought, bad. Long-lasting, gorgeous blossoms, good
Columnist Tom Atwell wraps up another season in the garden.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
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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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.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
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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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.