Despite record precipitation events this summer, the country is likely running behind its average annual rainfall.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain
Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Horn of Africa diaspora needs to address drought
I sit in a cabin in the woods of Maine in Deer Isle as I work on this column. Looking through the window I am greeted by spruce trees, moss and granite ledge. After some rain fell in Maine over the past week it looks like the trees are as happy as they could ever […]
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Northeast drought benefits some businesses, including the Sea Dogs
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.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Drought disaster declared in Rhode Island; Massachusetts city restricts water use
Most of New England is experiencing drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, with about 40% of Massachusetts in ‘extreme drought.’
Posted inMaine
Despite drought, Poland Spring wants to extract more water in Hollis
Some residents oppose the bottling giant’s proposal to double its withdrawal from 30 million gallons of water a year to 60 million.
Posted inNation & World, News
Arizona, Nevada hit with water cuts but rebuff call for deeper ones
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the 7 states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans to cut additional water use next year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
New England farmers face new challenges as drought follows drought
Huge meanders of the jet stream, or air current, get stuck in place, locking in extreme weather events that can alternately be associated with extreme heat and drought in one location and extreme rainfall in another.
Posted inMaine
Private wells running dry in Maine as drought persists
York, Cumberland and Kennebec counties are hardest hit, according to Maine Drought Task Force.
Posted inMaine, News
Coastal Maine enters severe drought conditions as dry weather continues
Eight counties on the coast have gone from moderate to severe drought status since last week, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.