US region struggles as key water supplies run dry — here's what you need to know

US region struggles as key water supplies run dry — here's what you need to know

New England is famous for its fall foliage, but a chronic lack of rainfall in one northern state left this year's leaves significantly less vibrant. What's happening? The Bangor Daily News reported that the entire state of Maine is experiencing at least some drought conditions, with large swaths of the south classified as D3, or extreme drought. The outlet reported that the persistent drought has caused 439 wells to run dry, a massive increase f…