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Mainers have been sweltering in an unusually hot, dry summer.

On Sunday, the temperature in Portland hit 96 degrees, surpassing the all-time record high for that day of 93, set in 2001. Records have been broken elsewhere in the state, and heat warnings are becoming commonplace.

As if that wasn't enough, 40% of Maine is experiencing "moderate drought" this week, with 8% of the state in a "severe drought," according to federal weather monitors.

Most scientists say we're experiencing the impact of climate change. But whatever you call this unusual weather, you're probably feeling it.

Has your business been affected by the recent streak of excessively hot, dry weather?
Yes, it's driven up cooling, irrigation or other costs (23%, 35 VOTES)
Yes, it's spurred more customer demand or other benefits (8%, 12 VOTES)
No, the weather extremes haven't been enough to affect us (22%, 33 VOTES)
No, our business isn't generally affected by weather (47%, 72 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Mainers have been sweltering in an unusually hot, dry summer.

On Sunday, the temperature in Portland hit 96 degrees, surpassing the all-time record high for that day of 93, set in 2001. Records have been broken elsewhere in the state, and heat warnings are becoming commonplace.

As if that wasn't enough, 40% of Maine is experiencing "moderate drought" this week, with 8% of the state in a "severe drought," according to federal weather monitors.

Most scientists say we're experiencing the impact of climate change. But whatever you call this unusual weather, you're probably feeling it.

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