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Maine Faces Severe Drought, Farmers and Trees Devastated
10/21/2025
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Story summary
- Nearly 34% of Maine is in extreme drought as of October 6, with conditions persisting since mid-August.
- The drought has produced 410 reported dry wells, primarily in southern Maine.
- Farmers report significant crop impacts.
- Tree farms record a 20% mortality rate for newly planted trees.
- Forecasted rainfall is unlikely to alleviate the drought before the ground freezes.
