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šŸŒ± How Gray residentsā€™ backyard reports reshape Maineā€™s official drought maps

Gray, Maine Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Gray residentsā€™ backyard reports reshape Maineā€™s official drought maps

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Here's how experts map Maine's drought ā€” and how you can help (centralmaine.com) ā€” Work at the National Weather Service office in Gray is shaping the weekly drought maps that guide how Maine responds to dry conditions, and residentsā€™ on-the-ground reports are a key part of that process. By submitting simple observations about wells, ponds, crops, or lawns, locals can help experts fine-tune how severe the drought really is in different parts of the state.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

Cumberland Center

  • Here's how experts map Maine's drought ā€” and how you can help (pressherald.com)
  • How to get or give help in Maine for housing, heating, food and more (pressherald.com)

Falmouth

  • Three Taken to Hospital After Early-Morning Crash Shuts Down Maine Turnpike in Falmouth (themainewire.com)
  • Let's not replay the tragedy of life without vaccinations (sunjournal.com)

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