UPDATE: Lightning causes power outages in Androscoggin, Oxford counties (WGME) — Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to hit Maine Tuesday. The greatest risk for Western and Central Maine will be around 3 p.m. The coast should expect the storms around 5 p.m.
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National Weather Service scientist to lead discussions on climate change
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will work with NOAA scientists to provide a series of interactive events to examine climate trends on the state. The first of the monthly hour-long programs will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, with programs to follow on Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Climate change is a […]
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Farmer's Almanac predicts plenty of snow for this winter for Northeast
LEWISTON (AP) — Northeasterners, keep your mittens, boots and show shovel handy. The Farmer’s Almanac that goes on sale this week predicts a snowy winter from Maryland to Maine with five coastal storms to bring winter misery to the region. The publication, now in its 200th year, isn’t afraid to go out on a limb […]
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National Weather Service scientist to lead discussions on climate change
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will work with NOAA scientists to provide a series of interactive events to examine climate trends on the state. The first of the monthly hour-long programs will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, with programs to follow on Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Climate change is a […]
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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes hit Maine on July 1
GRAY (AP) – A stormy summer day that spawned tornadoes has set a record for Maine. The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday that a fifth tornado touched down Saturday; that breaks the old record of four tornadoes, on July 21, 2010. Officials say tornadoes were confirmed in the towns of Denmark, Bridgton and Otisfield and […]
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Street Talk: Patiently waiting for Mom Nature to rock my world
Somewhere far off, in the low-slung clouds in the eastern sky, a storm is brewing. There’s a faint rumbling that sounds like a raucous party two or three doors down. The world has darkened and trees are stirring. The birds and bugs have gone silent, and that silence is foreboding. A few fat raindrops splatter […]
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Farmers: Crops delayed, but quality looking good
LEWISTON — Most years, strawberry picking is in full swing on the first day of summer. This year, the berries at Belanger and Sons Farm, Chipman’s in Poland and other farms are still not ripe enough to pick. The fields aren’t open — yet. Maybe next week. The spring cold and rain is delaying some […]
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Maine’s climate already changing, with more to come
Though people tend to talk most about climate change during a heat wave or in the wake of a terrible storm, the reality is that it’s a slow, subtle shift that’s scarcely noticeable except over the long haul. But scientists say that Maine is very much feeling its impact. From a rise in the number […]
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Wet weather moving out
Saintclair Biro and his 1-year-old son, Aser, walk through Friday’s rainfall in downtown Lewiston. Biro, a native of Central African Republic, moved to Lewiston six months ago. Saturday and Sunday will be much drier — with clouds lingering on Saturday and sunshine appearing on Sunday.
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The drought is officially over in Maine
PORTLAND (AP) — Last year’s drought is officially over in Maine. The latest map from the U.S. drought monitor indicates Down East Maine and the southernmost tip of York County remain abnormally dry. But there are no more drought conditions. The problem began with a dry summer that led to the majority of Maine experiencing […]