Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 25, 2026

Drought conditions are continuing to improve in Maine. Most of the state was not in drought as of Thursday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, though coastal areas remain in a moderate drought or under abnormally dry conditions. It’s a notable improvement from mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still under dry or drought conditions, with only the northern part of the state spared from any designation. It’s an even greater step forward since early May, when all of the state was considered to be at least abnormally dry. Only southwestern York County remains under severe drought conditions.