Task force warns of worsening drought on track to match last year

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 1,443

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Data from around Maine suggests the state never fully recovered from last fall’s drought, leaving the state in a tough position as conditions worsen once again, according to the Maine Drought Task Force.

The task force convenes when abnormally dry conditions in the state compound, and aims to increase communication and awareness of the conditions. Members from state and federal agencies met for the first time this year Thursday morning to share …

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