Aroostook County declared a disaster area amid extreme drought

by Nina Mahaleris
4 years ago
A view of Pearce Brook in Houlton, with water level significantly reduced as an effect of the drought afflicting Aroostook County. (Staff photo/Alexander MacDougall)
This summer was one of the driest on record for The County — which has been placed under a severe drought status known as D2 — brought on by low soil moisture, lack of rainfall, drying vegetation and low stream flows.Read more.