Dry Wells, Low Streams, and Stressed Gardens: Maine Officials Want Your Help Tracking the Drought.

After an exceptionally dry July, residents are seeing the effects in streams, gardens, and wells while forecasters warn that even a rainy weekend likely won’t end the drought. Carrie Jones Aug 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The U.S. Drought Monitor is looking for citizen reports of drought indicators. That might be water … Continue reading Dry Wells, Low Streams, and Stressed Gardens: Maine Officials Want Your Help Tracking the Drought.

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Crews Have Responded to Multiple Fires Amid Flash Drought Conditions on Mount Desert Island

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Aug 26, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Prior to Monday’s rain, drought conditions on the Maine coast and Mount Desert Island had increased fire danger and response. Mount Desert Fire Department (MDFD) responded to a fire at 55 Cooksey Drive in Seal Harbor, Saturday, August 23, initially to investigate the smell of smoke in the … Continue reading Crews Have Responded to Multiple Fires Amid Flash Drought Conditions on Mount Desert Island

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Bar Harbor Bans Campfires Due to Dry Weather

Aug 23, 2025 by Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—One of Maine’s busiest tourist destinations has banned campfires for a couple of days as prolonged dry weather has increased the risk of fires throughout the state. Bar Harbor gets millions of tourists who visit each summer, many of whom stay at campgrounds or visit area beaches such as at Hadley Point, where sunset campfires have become … Continue reading Bar Harbor Bans Campfires Due to Dry Weather

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Are We Heading For A Substantial Drought?

Many Residents Concerned, but It’s Too Early to Tell Shaun Farrar Nov 22, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Rain was drifting down on Friday, but plenty of Mount Desert Island residents have been talking and wondering about the low water levels that they are seeing on the island. According to WGME meteorologist Emily Santom, “About 70% of Maine is currently seeing drought conditions. Maine saw its first signs … Continue reading Are We Heading For A Substantial Drought?

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