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Maine Drought Crisis: 319 Wells Dry, 87% Affected
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- In 2025, Maine faces severe drought: 319 residential wells dry, up from 21 last month.
- Oxford County is hardest hit with 90 dry wells; 87% of Maine’s population affected.
- Heavy rain provides relief, but recovery may require 12 inches of rainfall.
- U.S. Drought Monitor shows 9% of New York and New England in extreme drought; federal assistance programs are available.
