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Mainers worry about loved ones in Jamaica caught in hurricane’s path

by Kelley Bouchard October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.

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Storm to bring wind, rain to southern Maine and coast

by Sophie Burchell October 12, 2025October 13, 2025

Winds could reach 40 mph along the coast, with up to 1.5 inches of rain.

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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought

by Jake Freudberg October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.

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More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues

by Daniel Kool September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.

Local & State, News

Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens

by Daniel Kool September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Rain could arrive later next week, but forecasters say it’s too soon to know yet whether it will be the wetting downpours that most of the state desperately needs.

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Rain dampens weekend plans, but not drought

by Sophie Burchell September 7, 2025September 7, 2025

Most of the state received about an inch of rainfall, enough to cancel or delay events, but not nearly enough to impact the severe drought.

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Severe thunderstorms blow across Maine

by Sydney Richelieu September 6, 2025September 7, 2025

Central Maine Power Co. reported almost 1,900 customers without power Saturday evening.

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What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage

by Daniel Kool September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.