While the lack of rain this summer made those who had plans to play about in the great outdoors in Maine happier than a clam, the land in the Pine Tree State itself is suffering the consequences of such a dry weather pattern. BenGoode BenGoode loading...

Not only have the dry conditions elevated the level of fire danger across the state, they may be lowering the water level, too.

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As of this week, Maine is still designated as being in a "Severe Drought," according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. US Drought Monitor Map, droughtmonitor.unl.edu US Drought Monitor Map, droughtmonitor.unl.edu loading...

Historically, when such conditions have occurred in Maine, these are the areas impacted by the lack o

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