The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry says most of the state is experiencing peak or near peak conditions.
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Despite high hopes, hot weather dulls fall foliage season
In this Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 photo the sun begins to set in this view from South Moat Mountain in Albany, N.H. Despite forecasts for brilliant foliage throughout the Northeast this year, long-time leaf watchers say the leaves this fall are dull and weeks behind schedule in their turn from green to the brilliant hues […]
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'Spectacular' autumn foliage is forecast for New England
BOSTON (AP) — New England’s fall foliage forecast is looking so fine it’s enough to make a maple leaf blush. For the first time in several years, little has conspired against a truly glorious autumn. There’s no more drought, the summer has been mild and the leaves — largely spared by marauding gypsy moth caterpillars […]
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The life cycle of fall foliage
Leaves from all trees produce the sugar essential for tree survival. This sugar is made when carbon dioxide combines with chlorophyll (the pigment that produces the green color), then further blends with oxygen and hydrogen to form dextrose, a form of sugar. That process, called photosynthesis, favors temperatures of about 70 degrees and diffused sunlight. […]
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Maine’s fall foliage is peaking
The report says forest rangers across the state are reporting 70 percent to 100 percent leaf color and 50 percent of the leaves dropping. “Now is the time to grab your cameras and get outdoors. Maine is surrounded by the beautiful colors of fall with just enough green in many of the oaks to make […]
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Sûreté du Québec, Oxford County Sheriff, state police join forces
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police and the Sûreté du Québec will partner to keep American and Canadian travelers safe over the holiday weekend. In the U.S., it’s Columbus Day weekend. In Canada, it’s Action de Grâce, a holiday similar to the American Thanksgiving celebrated the second Monday in October. […]
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Roxbury ATV Riders Club to hold Fall Foliage Ride and Beef Roast Oct 4
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Riders All-Terrain Vehicle Club will celebrate its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Oct. 4, with a Fall Foliage Ride and Beef Roast. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from club President Michael and Wanda Worthley’s residence at 1162 Roxbury Notch Road, Route 120, in Roxbury and returns there for the roast. Michael Worthley […]
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Rangeley businesses to host Oktoberfest weekend
RANGELEY — Autumn foliage is expected to be at peak color for the third annual Oktoberfest weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, Gail Spaulding of the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce said Thursday afternoon. Businesses in Rangeley and Oquossoc village celebrate during the three-day festival, which features food, entertainment and an abundance of […]
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Maine ready for colorful fall foliage season
AUGUSTA — As summer winds down, Maine conservation officials say they’re expecting a vibrant fall foliage season. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Maine Office of Tourism will begin releasing their weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 10. They will last through Oct. 25. Officials say that conditions in northern Maine […]