Area farmers faced unusual weather conditions this summer, from a late spring frost to persistent hard rains. Based on their reports, here are the crops that fared the best and worst in Maine (so far).
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What we know so far about Hurricane Lee and potential impacts in Maine
Here’s a close look at everything we know so far about Hurricane Lee and potential landfall in Maine and New England.
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Hurricane watch lifted for Down East Maine
The state is still expected to experience tropical storm conditions, with coastal erosion, downed trees and power outages.
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Preparations underway as Maine coast braces for impact of Hurricane Lee
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to preemptively provide federal resources to support the state’s response to the storm, which is expected to hit Friday night and Saturday.
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Here’s the latest on Hurricane Lee and potential impacts in Maine
The hurricane is going to continue to weaken as it gets closer and closer to New England, getting zapped by the colder water.
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New England has been hit by a likely tornado. Hurricane Lee is up next
A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.
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Hurricane Lee regains ‘major’ status, trending closer to the East Coast
We are still several days away from any direct threat to Maine from Hurricane Lee, but all scenarios are still on the table for the storm.
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Lee likely to become major hurricane, threatening East Coast
A turn to the north is forecast next week that would keep the entire East Coast of the United States on guard.
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Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.
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Maine’s peach crop this year is a total loss
Frigid temperatures and high winds in February doomed the fruit, which grows on trees that are sensitive to the cold.