drought Archives - Centralmaine.com

Maine experiencing ‘abnormally dry’ fall, heightened wildfire concerns

by Katie Langley November 3, 2024November 4, 2024

About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to spread.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

‘Without water, there is no life’: Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is sharpening fears for the future

by EDMAR BARROS October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

The historically low water levels have affected hundreds of thousands of people and wildlife and, with experts predicting the drought could last until early 2024, the problems stand to intensify.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: Drought, bad. Long-lasting, gorgeous blossoms, good

by Tom Atwell October 30, 2022October 29, 2022

Columnist Tom Atwell wraps up another season in the garden.

Nation & World, New England, News

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

by PATRICK WHITTLE October 20, 2022October 21, 2022

Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.

Nation & World, News

Climate change made summer drought 20 times more likely

by BY DREW COSTLEY October 5, 2022

Researchers say this type of drought would only happen once every 400 years across the Northern Hemisphere if not for human-caused climate change. Now they expect it every 20 years.

Local & State, Times Record

Bowdoin apple orchard kicks off busy fall, despite a dry Maine summer

by Maria Skillings September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

Orchard owner Chris Sprague said the apples are a little smaller this year, but still very sweet.

Business, Local & State, News

August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain

by Jordan Andrews September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.

Local & State, New England, News

Northeast drought benefits some businesses, including the Sea Dogs

by MARK PRATT August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

The arid conditions have benefited amusement parks, minor league baseball teams, construction contractors and other businesses that need warm, dry weather to attract paying customers and get jobs completed on time.