WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Androscoggin and Oxford counties as primary natural disaster areas because of losses from the recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Cumberland, Sagadahoc and York counties also qualify for natural disaster assistance, according to the USDA. “Our hearts go out to those Maine farmers and ranchers affected by […]
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New England wells drying out during drought
That was the last time Moore had water at her home in Kingston, New Hampshire. The 70-year-old woman has been forced to depend on relatives and friends for water to bathe, cook and clean because her private well has gone dry amid this summer’s prolonged drought and dry weather in the Northeastern U.S. “It’s been […]
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Hay shortage foreseen due to drought
AUGUSTA — It’s been a dry summer this year, according to meteorological data collected at the Augusta State Airport. Rainfall for the state is down by an average of about 40 percent, and this means difficult times for farmers harvesting hay — and those relying on them. Haying is a time-consuming process, but also very […]