The first three weeks of September fall into a gap between the meteorological and astronomical starts of fall, and fluctuating temperatures add to the uncertainty.

Coastal communities may see 5-7 foot waves, flooding and rip currents through Tuesday as the storm passes off the coast.

Conservation groups are racing to save Maine’s largest salt marsh from rising seas, development and polluted runoff.

The tropical depression is expected to douse western parts of the state with several inches of rain Friday into Saturday, but coastal communities may see just a sprinkling.

Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.

Most of Maine was under a severe thunderstorm watch, while Androscoggin and Oxford counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning.