At least some part of the region has been in drought conditions since June 2020.
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Drought conditions persist in parts of northern Maine
Parts of northern Somerset and Franklin counties were experiencing severe drought conditions.
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Maine potato farmers feeling optimistic ahead of harvest
Maine spud growers are feeling hopeful with a solid crop and reopening restaurants driving stronger demand.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
California drought takes toll on world’s top almond producer
Almonds are the state’s top agricultural export, but growers are abandoning their orchards as water is in short supply and becoming more expensive.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Dry California town pleads with tourists to conserve
The coastal town of Mendocino relies on groundwater, but little rain and low river flow have wells running empty.
Posted inNation & World
Homes in West lose water as wells run dry in drought-ravaged basin
Potentially hundreds of wells have dried up in recent weeks in an area near the Oregon-California border.
Posted inLocal & State, News
July’s rain rejuvenates Maine coast, but drought persists inland
Precipitation levels remain below normal for 2021 overall.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Tropical storm didn’t end drought in New England
A portion of western Maine and northern New Hampshire remain in severe drought, and moderate drought conditions persist across additional parts of those states and Vermont.
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Franklin, Oxford counties now face severe drought
Experts categorize a growing section of a parched Maine as a severe drought.
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Severe drought declared in central Maine as dry conditions spread
Officials warn the trend is expected to continue this summer unless Maine gets prolonged rain.