Only 0.79 of an inch of precipitation fell in Portland this May; the average for the month is 3.88 inches. Is this the new normal?
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It may be spring along the coast, but it’s summer inland
Interior Maine and coastal Maine are experiencing two totally different seasons this week.
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A blast of oh-so welcome warmth stirs the urge to get down in the dirt
Most places in southern Maine cracked 80 degrees Wednesday, making some people’s thoughts turn to plants.
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Wind-driven rain lashes Maine, causing power outages
More than 9,000 CMP customers were without electricity late Monday night, with the highest concentrations in Gorham, Harpswell and Phippsburg.
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Ready for spring temps? You’ll have to wait a little longer
These days, all Maine meteorologists are chatting about the cold and the potential snow that will come along with it. But for the purpose of this blog, I thought it may be time to look beyond the cold and snow, and search for any signs of spring.
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Power companies working to restore power to thousands after wind storm
Central Maine Power reported outages throughout the day after strong winds swept through Thursday morning.
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Severe coastal storm damage, steep cost may offer glimpse of future
The public cost alone in York County from the nor’easter that sat off the coast for 6 days this month has risen to $2.75 million.
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Storm’s glancing blow expected to bring snow to Maine on Wednesday evening
It will likely bring a few inches, and won’t be as severe as last week’s weather.
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Central Maine digs out from mammoth nor’easter while more snow looms
Snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 feet across the region, closing schools for a second day, delaying opening times and creating extra work for some businesses.
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Latest nor’easter pushes Maine schools into snow-day deficit
With so many classes canceled because of weather, some districts are considering longer school days or Saturday classes to avoid adding days at the end of June.