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
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
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
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.
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Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.
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Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, increase in rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.
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Maine DEP issues air quality advisory
Many parts of the state will experience unhealthy air quality levels throughout Saturday.
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Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
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Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief
Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.
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The weather in Maine has been weird lately, even by New England standards
Severe downpours, 80-degree days and snow accumulation on Maine’s peaks are among the surprises May has brought to the state.