Many parts of the Midwest and Northeast were under heat warnings or watches Monday. The mid-Atlantic and New England are expected to see highs in the 90s later this week.
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Record temperatures expected as heat wave blasts Maine
Experts say records could be set this week as temperatures are predicted to hit the mid- or upper 90s from Portland to Bangor, foreshadowing what is expected to be a warmer-than-average summer.
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Brutal heat and humidity to scorch eastern U.S. next week
The heat wave could produce dangerously high temperatures over a large area for an extended period.
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New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer
ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.
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Amtrak’s heat-delay altered schedules won’t impact Maine, rail authority says
There will likely still be delays on the Downeaster when high temperatures affect the metal rails, but the schedule is staying put, for the time being.
Posted inLocal & State
Biden declares April storm disaster for Cumberland, York counties, making $3.5 million available for repairs
The president responded about 3 weeks after Gov. Janet Mills requested the federal declaration to help communities recover from the 2-day storm.
Posted inLocal & State
Air quality in Maine to improve for Memorial Day weekend
The state issued an ozone warning for the higher elevations in Acadia National Park on Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, The Maine Forecast
Maine Forecast: Sunny start to the week – with a drastic change to end it
Spring fever will be in full effect to kick things off Monday as the rain ends from west to east overnight. Look for plenty of sunshine during the afternoon on Monday for southwest Maine, but clouds hold tough in eastern parts of the state. Temps will flirt and reach 70 for the first two days […]
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Maine’s wharf owners scramble to repair what they can before lobstering season starts
Contractors are hard to come by amid the mounting demand to repair damage from January storms that battered the coast. Now, many are patching their own wharves, hoping they can hold out until the real work can be done.
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New report shows striking increase in weather-related power outages in Maine
As more outages occur because of bad weather, a federal grant may help the grid better contain disruptions.
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