LEWISTON — Fall foliage in northern Maine is reaching its peak colors this weekend, according to the state’s weekly fall foliage report. “Peak color (85 percent) is spreading throughout the northern region (Zones 6 and 7) with low leaf drop, but forest rangers are still reporting low to moderate color (30 percent to 50 percent) […]
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Northern Maine sees gradual fall foliage colors change
The northern zones — which includes Fort Kent, Caribou, Presque Isle and the area north of Jackman — have gradual color change with little leaf drop, according to the Maine Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. “If our weather pattern continues, we may still see an abundance of color in late […]
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Maine foliage stays green during warm September
AUGUSTA — September’s warm weather has kept Maine’s foliage mostly green so far, according to the state’s foliage report. “Sunny days, followed by cool, but not freezing temperatures help move the progression of color along,” said Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator for Maine. “We have not experienced the cooler evening temperatures in all seven zones.” […]
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Maine starts fall foliage report with a lot of green still on trees
AUGUSTA — Never mind that it was 90 degrees on Wednesday, that summer wasn’t giving in to fall, that fall doesn’t start until Sept. 23. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry released its first fall foliage report Wednesday. The first report is always released after Labor Day, Gale Ross, the official fall foliage […]
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Maine coast beginning to see peak fall colors
PORTLAND — Columbus Day weekend is here and fall colors are beginning to appear along much of the Maine coast. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says fall colors are hitting peak levels throughout southern Maine from Fryeburg to the Waterville area and along the coast from […]
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Peak fall colors throughout much of Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine officials say that peak fall colors have reached much of northern and western parts of the state. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says that peak leaf color is being seen from Bangor up north to Fort Kent. Leaf colors have also reached […]
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Much of Maine at peak foliage for holiday weekend
AUGUSTA (AP) — Conservation officials say the fall colors are hitting peak levels across much of eastern, central and western Maine in time for Columbus Day weekend. In its weekly fall foliage report, the Maine Forest Service says rangers are reporting that the foliage is 75 to 100 percent toward peak in a swath stretching […]
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Fall colors nearing peak throughout Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s fall foliage colors are gradually approaching their peak conditions throughout the state. State conservation officials said in their weekly fall foliage report on Wednesday that Aroostook County and the western part of the state are now reporting peak conditions. The eastern part of the state from Calais to Bar Harbor is […]
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Acadia would close during foliage season if federal government shuts down
PORTLAND (AP) — A government shutdown could close Acadia National during prime foliage season. It would be the second time in less than six months that congressional wrangling would threaten tourism. Park officials announced in March that the Park Loop Road would open in May, a month later than their usual openings because of a […]