The storm has the potential to produce flooding and scattered power outages.
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High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end
The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.
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Crew fills sinkhole that appeared at a parking lot in Augusta after last week’s rain
The hole formed after a storm Aug. 31 dropped nearly 1 1/2 inches of rain on the capital region, revealing a corroded stormwater pipe the Greater Augusta Utility District is expected to fix.
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August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain
Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.
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Think Maine was hot this summer? Just wait
New study predicts twice as many hot summer days in Maine by 2053.
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Intense heat in Maine likely will last until Tuesday, forecasters say
Sanford reported the state’s highest temperature on Thursday, coming in at a blistering 99 degrees.
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Hot enough for ya? Locals seek relief from ‘juicy air’
The air felt sticky and a group of kids were wise enough to take no risks that might get them booted out of the coolest spot in downtown Lewiston — the pool.
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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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Heat advisory issued with parts of Maine expecting temps in the 90s
The combination of heat and humidity will make some spots feel like 100 degrees Thursday, prompting towns to open cooling centers and remind people to take precautions.
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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.