While millions of people in states to the south and west are experiencing some of their worst air quality ever, Maine has so far escaped the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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Summer’s on hold this week
After what can only be described as one of the most dramatic first few days of June in Maine, things have settled into conditions better described as raw, gloomy and soggy. We went from seeing temps in the 80s and 90s to start the first month of summer, and this week, we’ll be lucky to […]
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A weird spring led to some weird problems in the garden
On bottom-blooming forsythia and other mysteries.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Spring is finally here, with plenty of sun, warmer temps this week
The gloom and doom from last week is in the rearview mirror as we head deeper into May. Look for plenty of sunshine this week and warmer temperatures. First, we must start the work week out with breezy conditions behind a dry cold front moving through Monday. The wind will gust to more than 30 […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Storm prompts flash flood warnings, knocks out power to thousands
Flood warnings were issued for a half-dozen rivers in Maine following an overnight storm that brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Maine.
Posted inLocal & State
President Biden approves disaster declaration for December storm damage
The declaration unlocks federal public assistance funding for Franklin, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo and York counties.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
March still packs some stormy surprises
March weather in Maine can encompass a wide range of conditions, and we’ll be seeing that over the next several days, with rain and snow on the way yet again. Winter weather advisories are up for Aroostook County, meaning several inches of snow are expected into the day Thursday, with lesser amounts expected elsewhere. It […]
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
More than 400 flights traveling to, from or within the U.S. were canceled Tuesday, with Boston and New York City area airports seeing the highest number of scrubbed flights.
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Moderate winter storm coming to central Maine on Saturday
We’ve been through this before. An early March nor’easter is on track to delay spring once again in Maine. Some towns will see more than a foot of snow to start the weekend as the storm moves in tonight through tomorrow. Winter storm warnings and watches are up for southern Maine through tonight and Saturday, […]
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Bill seeks to crack down on vehicles covered in snow, ice
The bill would give drivers 48 hours to clear snow and ice from their vehicles, but it faces opposition from commercial truckers.