And with little rain in the forecast, the already dry conditions are likely to worsen by the end of the month, the National Weather Service says.
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
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High temperatures to grip much of Maine for the next few days, forecasters say
Some areas will see heat reach into the high 90s, while it will stay a bit cooler along the coast. Cooling centers are opening across the state, and a heat advisory has been issued.
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Air quality alert extended for parts of Maine as Canadian wildfires bring hazy skies
The Department of Environmental Protection said the air quality Monday was ‘moderate,’ a day after it was deemed ‘unhealthy’ in many parts of the state.
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Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday
Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.
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Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of storm Chantal, which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers Monday and Tuesday.
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Mainers emerge to enjoy first full sunny weekend in months
Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.
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Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief
Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.