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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]