July in central Maine was hot, but not the hottest July on record

Records show the hottest July was in 1952, but many of the top 20 warmest Julys have occurred in the last decade.

Study predicts more ‘extreme heat’ days in Maine as climate warms

The Union of Concerned Scientists says Maine could have a 10-fold increase in 90-plus degree days by midcentury, and up to 11 days a year when temperatures top 100 by century's end.

PHOTO: Under my Umbrella

Strong storms down trees, cause power outages across Maine

From western Maine to the coast, there were dozens of reports of downed trees and power lines.

Cold, wet spring puts a damper on Maine farmers

They've been struggling to adapt, delaying planting some crops and shifting others to higher ground.

Wet weather that won’t go away keeps flood risk up on Maine rivers

Though water levels recede, the National Weather Service has flood warnings for the Kennebec River and the Androscoggin near the New Hampshire border, and more rain is forecast Friday.

Photo: Wearable sunscreen

Local woman walks during lunch hour and keeps the sun off her face.

Threat of Kennebec River flooding lessened as storm moves west

While the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Maine, the heaviest rain will miss the state as the storm tracks more west than earlier forecasts indicated.

Winter is coming: 6 inches forecast for Thursday night

A wintry mix is expected Sunday across Maine