Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.
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Frost advisory issued for parts of south-central Maine
The National Weather Service warns temperatures could hover just above freezing in some areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
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How to stay safe amid elevated fire risk in Maine
Meteorologists cautioned against starting any fires Tuesday, with dry and breezy weather making conditions dangerous.
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Maine starts the week with winter-like temperatures and a few snowflakes in spots
The National Weather Service expects many communities to come close to breaking records for low temperatures Monday night, with chances of rain and even snow showers continuing throughout the week.
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No parts of Maine in extreme drought, but wildfire danger is high
Much of Maine is still considered to be in severe drought, and the Maine Forest Service says fire risk is high in the vast majority of the state.
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Winter’s back in Maine on Tuesday, but spring is expected to make a quick comeback
A dusting to 2 inches of snow is expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, but warmer temperatures are on the horizon.
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Wintry mix on the way to much of Maine overnight before rain arrives for Easter
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for many parts of the state from Thursday night into Friday.
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend could be a rainy one
Some northern Maine communities can also expect snow over the weekend, though not much will accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.
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Thousands in Maine lost power due to gusty winds
Most of the outages had been resolved by Tuesday afternoon after winds of 35-50 mph swept across the state.
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Maine under flood watch, high winds to follow
Heavy rainfall and melting snow could pave the way for ice jams and dangerous travel conditions, the National Weather Service says.