Bangor sets new daily high temperature record during Maine heat wave

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 20, 2024

Thursday marked the third day of an oppressive heat wave that has been hanging over the state since Tuesday, bringing extreme conditions with it. Bangor on Thursday set a new daily high temperature record, reaching a high of 96 degrees. Millinocket saw a high of 97 degrees, breaking the daily record of 95 degrees, set during the 2020 heat wave.

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