The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.
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Not so treacherous Christmas storm soaks central and western Maine
Rain and gusting wind began Christmas Eve and continued through Christmas Day, but the storm was not as bad as predicted.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Storm winds down; snow totals all over the place
While nearly 15 inches were reported in New Gloucester, Lewiston saw only about 6 inches.
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Drought conditions have spread to entire state, weather service says
‘The last time we were in this widespread and severe of a drought was in the summer of 2002,’ says meteorologist Michael Clair.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Portland records its hottest summer on record – again
With an average temperature of 70.5 degrees, the summer of 2020 was more than 3 degrees warmer than ‘normal.’
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Hundreds of thousands flee U.S. coast ahead of Hurricane Laura
The storm is forecast to make landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning at major, Category 3 intensity.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Oxford Hills
Following weeks of dry weather, Maine drenched with several inches of rain
The National Weather Service in Gray said Monday the rain would continue into Wednesday, but was unlikely to result in flooding for central and western Maine towns.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding
National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
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Gusts, rain complicate work as crews try to restore power outages from last storm
State officials were also concerned about flash flooding along several rivers swollen by heavy rain and snowmelt.
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Heavy rain and wind knock out power to thousands
Gusts up to 50 mph are expected through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.