PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — The leaf peeping has begun in northern Maine. The state with the densest forest on the East Coast is starting its annual display of color. The Maine Office of Tourism says fall colors are arriving in the northern part of the state. There’s moderate color change in northern Maine, while the […]
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Drought may have contributed to storm damage
PORTLAND (AP) — Drought conditions, recent rainfall and an unusual storm path in Maine may have contributed to the large numbers of trees that toppled during a storm that walloped the Northeast this week, officials said. The storm cut power to nearly 1.5 million homes and businesses in the region at its peak. It left more […]
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Songo Pond foliage
This setting on Songo Pond in Bethel on Tuesday featured bright fall foliage and a seasonal breeze.
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Fall colors are at their peak in western, northern Maine
Attention Leaf Peepers!! Peak season has started in 4 of the 7 zones! AUGUSTA (AP) — If you love fall colors, then this is the time to get outside in Maine. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says the vibrant golds, oranges and reds are at their peak across western and northern Maine. […]
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Foliage colors take their time to develop
It looks like the recent summer-like temperatures slowed down the progression of foliage color across Maine. “I’m going out on a limb here and say that because of the warm weather we’ve been experiencing, it appears the progression of color is trailing about a week behind. Ideal conditions call for shorter, warm days, followed by […]
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Maine foliage season has started
Today is the official start of Maine’s fall foliage season. Maine’s leaf bearing trees will show off their usual colors of yellow, orange and red in the upcoming weeks. The 2017 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry reports spotty color change in the forest. Northern Maine is reporting less […]
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Foliage reaching peak in northern and western Maine regions
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reports moderate to high color spreading throughout Maine with low leaf drop this weekend. “Despite the drought conditions we’ve experienced throughout most of the state, the colors are emerging on a daily basis and are brilliant,” says Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson. “I might even go out on a limb […]
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Maine expects ‘typical foliage season’ despite drought
AUGUSTA — The state declared Wednesday the official start of Maine’s fall foliage season with little change in leaf color. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 2016 Fall Foliage Report showed less than 5 percent color change in northern Maine. Foliage is expected to reach peak color: Northern Maine: Last week of September into […]
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Maine foliage dropping after colors reach peak
AUGUSTA — Maine foliage has hit its peak colors across most of Maine, according to the final fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. “The oak trees are just starting to reveal their oranges and golds, amid the still-vibrant reds, yellows and purples, making for a picture perfect backdrop, along […]