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Maine Faces Severe Drought: 80% Affected, Crops Suffer

10/24/2025

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Story summary

Over 80% of Maine is in severe or extreme drought, up from 70% last week.
Hundreds of wells have run dry, especially in Oxford, Cumberland, and Androscoggin counties.
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reports crop yields down, especially potatoes and blueberries.
Rainfall provided some relief, but Maine needs 10 to 12 inches more before winter.
The Maine Drought Task Force coordinates responses and urges water conservation and dry-well reporting.

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Story summary

Over 80% of Maine is in severe or extreme drought, up from 70% last week.
Hundreds of wells have run dry, especially in Oxford, Cumberland, and Androscoggin counties.
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reports crop yields down, especially potatoes and blueberries.
Rainfall provided some relief, but Maine needs 10 to 12 inches more before winter.
The Maine Drought Task Force coordinates responses and urges water conservation and dry-well reporting.