Dramatic temperature swings in May could shrink this year’s harvest, but it’s too early to know the extent of the damage.
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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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Towns get new survival guide as Maine predicts spike in extreme heat
The state’s guidebook provides a framework to protect the nation’s oldest population and outdoor workers from an expected sharp rise in the number of life-threatening days with a heat index of 95 degrees or more by 2050.
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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.
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Tuesday could bring record-setting heat for parts of Maine
Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.
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Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways
With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
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Maine coast digs out after blizzard that snarled travel across Northeast
Almost all flights into and out of the Portland International Jetport were canceled Monday due in large part to wind gusts over 50 mph and snow — up to a foot in some places, barely a dusting in others.
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Northeast blizzard blisters Maine’s coastline
Snow and wind gusts of over 50 mph in some areas created whiteout conditions for many Mainers on Monday.
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How much snow fell across Maine overnight? Check our interactive map
Totals tallied by the National Weather Service indicate that between 4 and 7 inches fell in most areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
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Maine Forest Service urges loggers to adapt to extreme weather
A new handbook calls for those who earn a living from the woods to embrace nontraditional methods to manage a changing climate.