Drought
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PublishedAugust 4, 2022
There is severe drought along coastal New England, weather service says
Rainfall totals are several inches below normal for this time of year in many parts of the region.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2022
Our View: Maine has crossed a drought threshold
For the third consecutive summer, the state is in dire need of rainfall. Despite our mostly adequate water supply, it’s not too soon to think seriously about conserving water.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2022
Rio Grande runs dry in Albuquerque for the first time in 40 years
The drying of the Rio Grande comes as the summer's hotter and drier weather has fueled drought and fire throughout the West.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2022
Drought drives Las Vegas to cap size of home swimming pools
The estimated 3,000 'commercial' pools familiar to the 40 million tourists who visit Las Vegas resort hotels, motels and water parks annually, or live in apartments, will not be affected by the pool size limits.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2022
More than half of Maine in moderate drought
The worsening conditions mean increased costs for farmers and their customers, but there's a silver lining for fans of Maine blueberries.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
New Hampshire asks some residents to reduce water use to offset drought
More than half of Maine and parts of eastern Vermont are also in a moderate drought.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Water wise: How to channel it during downpours and save it for a sunny day
Invaluable notes from a garden water expert to make every drop count.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Western Maine groundwater levels ‘some of the lowest we’ve ever seen’
At least some part of the region has been in drought conditions since June 2020.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2021
Drought conditions persist in parts of northern Maine
Parts of northern Somerset and Franklin counties were experiencing severe drought conditions.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2021
Maine potato farmers feeling optimistic ahead of harvest
Spud growers are feeling hopeful with a solid crop and reopening restaurants driving stronger demand.
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