Extreme drought extends Down East as Maine sees little rainfall

Extreme drought extends Down East as Maine sees little rainfall

Extreme drought conditions have extended to Down East Maine due to an ongoing lack of significant rainfall. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, at least 75% of the state has been impacted by drought conditions for the past month. As of Thursday morning, 100% of the state was experiencing baseline drought conditions; 60% is experiencing a severe drought; and nearly 17% of the state is considered to be experiencing extreme drought conditions. T…

Extreme drought conditions hold steady in seven Maine counties

Maine counties face "severe" drought conditions, with over 1.2 million affected, according to U.S. Drought Monitor. Federal aid supports farmers with drought relief.