At least 44 people have been killed in 5 states. Among those killed were 3 firefighters, a woman and her 1-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman whose house was struck by a falling tree.
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Louisiana residents prepare as Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to hit at hurricane strength
Francine, the 6th named storm of the hurricane season, is expected to make landfall Wednesday night in Louisiana.
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Snowstorms in summer? Here’s a look at a wild week of U.S. weather
The week of extreme weather across the nation includes a heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow.
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Debby churns up East Coast, affects weather as far away as Great Lakes
The tropical storm is forecast to pick up speed before weakening inland as it moves north over North Carolina and Virginia into the Washington, D.C., area by Saturday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Weeding in the heat
APW workers swelter in the heat as they weed a median strip in Auburn.
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Power outages reported after severe thunderstorms move through Maine
Most of Maine was under a severe thunderstorm watch, while Androscoggin and Oxford counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning.
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Beryl strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic, forecast to become a major storm
A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph. As of Saturday afternoon, Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane.
Posted inMaine, News
Heat wave gives Maine a sneak peek at summers of the future
Maine isn’t used to or prepared for the heat that’s coming our way, experts say, and some communities are more vulnerable than others.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston/Auburn area grapples with heat wave
National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning in Androscoggin County to remain effective until Thursday evening. Cooling centers are available in the area during the day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Photo Album: Staying cool on first hot day of the year
People in Poland and Auburn find different ways to have fun and cool off as temperatures break 90 degrees.