Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
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Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday
Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.
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Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of storm Chantal, which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
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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.
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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.
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Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
The storm brought dark skies to New England during a time of year usually reserved for sunshine and cookouts.
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It’s already been the cloudiest May in years, and more clouds are on the way
Skies over the Portland International Jetport were completely covered by clouds 10 out of the first 20 days this month, according to the National Weather Service.
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‘Relentless’ effort needed to get Maine ready for extreme weather, commission says
The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission established in the wake of devastating storms in the winter of 2023-24 releases its final report on how the state can prepare for powerful storms spawned in a warmer, wetter world.
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Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine
Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern are expected to hit Maine late Monday and continue through Wednesday.
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More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change
A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.