Despite recent rain, drought has reached all areas of Maine

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,265

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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The latest precipitation across the state still was not enough to alleviate Maine’s statewide drought, according to the Maine Drought Task Force.

The task force convenes when abnormally dry conditions in the state compound with the aim of increasing communication and awareness. Members from state and federal agencies met Friday for the second time this year.

Since the task force last met in early September, drought conditions have …

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