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From heat waves to washouts: A look at Maine’s Memorial Day weather extremes
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unofficial start to summer is almost here, and over the years, Memorial Day in Portland has brought its fair share of soggy forecasts, along with everything from summerlike warmth to chilly conditions. Portland’s hottest Memorial Day on record came in 1981, when temperatures soared to 87...
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Crews battle brush fire in Greene
GREENE, Maine (WGME) -- Crews are battling a brush fire along the railroad tracks in Greene. The Greene Fire Department says the fire is between Sullivan Road and College Road. Several roads in the area have been closed. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. This story will be...
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Maine sees record weather again Wednesday
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Cooler and dry the next few days with plenty of sunshine
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5TYNTK May 18 – Support For Searsmont, Summer Heat Arrives, Maine Chef Wins, Mariners Force Game 7, Curren$y Hits Portland
1. Support continues to pour in across Maine after the deadly Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont that killed 27-year-old firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 10 others. Community fundraisers have already raised more than $20,000, with donations being collected through GoFundMe pages and local businesses. (NCM) 2. After a beautiful weekend...
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Brush fire in Greene spreads to 35 acres
GREENE, Maine (WGME) -- A brush fire in Androscoggin County grew to more than 35 acres and took crews about eight hours to get under control. The fire happened on Tuesday in Greene along railroad tracks between Sullivan Road and College Road. Several streets in the area were shut down...
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Heavy rainfall causes flooding along Saco River
FRYEBURG, Maine (WGME) -- Steady rain across Maine has pushed the Saco River out of its banks and into flood stage. In just the last 48 hours, Fryeburg has picked up around 2 inches of rain, adding even more water to an already swollen river. Areas around the Saco River...
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9 displaced after early morning fire in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Nine people were displaced after a fire heavily damaged a two-unit apartment building in Biddeford early Friday morning. Crews responded to 49 Granite St. shortly after 5:30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call from an occupant of a second-story apartment, Biddeford Fire Chief Larry Best told NEWS CENTER Maine.
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Steady rain leads to Portland rainfall records and a flood warning in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Heavy rain is keeping parts of the Saco River near flood stage on Friday, but a stretch of sunshine and much warmer temperatures is expected to arrive just in time for the weekend. Sunshine and summer-like temperatures are on tap for the weekend and will continue into...
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When it rains, it pours: Downpours intensifying in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Downpours have always been relatively common across New England, but in recent decades these heavy rain events have been growing stronger and more intense. The region’s heaviest storms are now producing significantly more rainfall than they did just a few decades ago, increasing the risk for flash flooding, road washouts, and other water-related damage.
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Portland's latest measurable snow fell on May 11, 1945, and it dumped 5 inches
Believe it or not, snow in May is possible in Maine. While rare, measurable snowfall has been recorded well into the month, a reminder that winter doesn’t always loosen its grip when the calendar says spring. In fact, 81 years ago on May 11, 1945, Portland set its record...
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Portland's latest measurable snow fell on May 11, 1945, and it dumped 5 inches
Believe it or not, snow in May is possible in Maine. While rare, measurable snowfall has been recorded well into the month, a reminder that winter doesn’t always loosen its grip when the calendar says spring. In fact, 81 years ago on May 11, 1945, Portland set its record...