Portland reached 90 degrees again on Tuesday with inland areas seeing even hotter readings.
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St. Albans storm damage caused by macroburst, National Weather Service says
Straight line wind reached up to 90 mph during Monday’s storm, which knocked down trees and power lines in Somerset and Franklin counties, the weather service damage team determined.
Golf ball-size hail falls as severe weather pounds northern Franklin, Somerset counties
The National Weather Service issued severe weather and tornado warnings Monday afternoon as storms moved east across the region, bringing down trees and cutting power to thousands.
Growers find ways to weather this summer’s lack of rainfall
With over half of Maine drier than normal or experiencing drought, irrigation systems are coming in handy.
Maine Forecast: Saturday is the pick of the upcoming weekend
Clouds and few showers may spoil some outdoor plans on Sunday.
Highway bill becomes House Republican headache
A bill that Republican leaders were promoting as the centerpiece of their job-creation agenda has instead turned into one of their biggest headaches, thanks largely to tea party conservatives who want to get the federal government out of transportation programs.