Actions as simple as closing the curtains and grilling your dinner outdoors can trim summertime power costs.
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Electricity use spiked during the July 4th heat wave. Here’s what that tells us.
Demand grew as the holiday weekend approached and many Mainers turned on their air conditioners, pushing peak loads well above a typical summer day.
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Maine communities break and tie daily temperature records, with more heat on tap Friday
Things should get noticeably cooler by Saturday and Sunday in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
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Beating the heat at community events | Column
Keep cool and hydrated while enjoying the festivities this Fourth of July weekend.
Posted inMaine, News
High temperatures to grip much of Maine for the next few days, forecasters say
Some areas will see heat reach into the high 90s, while it will stay a bit cooler along the coast. Cooling centers are opening across the state, and a heat advisory has been issued.
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Heat danger: Maine’s most vulnerable at risk from rising summer temps
Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
Posted inTimes Record
Cooling your home the natural way is surprisingly effective
The June heat dome that affected New England was tough by any measure. Are there ways to mitigate the impact of a heat wave that we could utilize in the coming weeks of July and August? Consider this scenario: it’s 95°F outside. Your air conditioner is humming at full blast, and your electricity meter is […]
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
Posted inMaine
Biddeford helps those experiencing homelessness during extreme heat
Throughout the city, cooling centers and meal programs stayed open later to provide relief.
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Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers.