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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...
WGME
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...
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This Day In History: A massive Dust Bowl storm ripped across the Great Plains all the way to Maine, May 11
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Maine father saves his son from falling power lines knocked down by thunderstorm
What started as a pleasant spring day quickly came crashing down for one family in Wilton, Maine. Scott Towers was visiting his brother's home with his wife and three kids Tuesday afternoon. Their short walk home quickly turned for the worse when thunderstorms caught them by surprise. "I've lived here...
WGME
May in Maine: A mix of warmer air, showers, and growing sunshine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- May brings longer days and blooming landscapes, making it one of the most visually stunning months of the year. It also continues the transition from winter to summer, with an active pattern that keeps precipitation on the higher end. During the start of May, average high temperatures...
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May in Maine: A mix of warmer air, showers, and growing sunshine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- May brings longer days and blooming landscapes, making it one of the most visually stunning months of the year. It also continues the transition from winter to summer, with an active pattern that keeps precipitation on the higher end. During the start of May, average high temperatures...