In Maine, the number of forest fires is ahead of last year, with 163 fires having destroyed 122 acres, said Jim Britt, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Posted inNation & World
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of United States
Government forecasters say the spring in the U.S. looks like it will be dry and warm with little flooding.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Condensation education: A panel at the Ag show talks rain
Make that lack of rain. So how to plan for the coming gardening season?
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quieter, seasonably cool for most of the week
After two storms in one week that resulted in over 100,000 outages, the upcoming pattern will be a welcome break. Added bonus: The cold weather will be perfect for the ski areas.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Residents of a mobile home park in Benton now have sufficient water, but at what cost?
The owners of Averill’s Mobile Home Park say a resident “sabotaged” the water system, wasting thousands of gallons per day.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Unsettled to start the week; temperatures remain above average all week
A stalled out front offers shower chances on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures stay mild with a big jump on Thursday.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Warm and muggy to end September, beneficial rain returns this week
After last week’s cold snap, humid air returns to Maine. After a showery week, cool and dry air returns.
Posted inMaine, News
Drought brings early acorn showers, other tree threats
Early and heavy acorn masting is a sign that trees are stressed this fall and may need some water now to weather the coming winter.
Posted inMaine, News
Drought intensifies, threatening crops and groundwater supplies
Months of worsening drought conditions across Maine are leading to extreme conditions in some areas, with record low river levels and dry wells.
Posted inMaine, News
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.