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Maine’s Smoke Problem Explained | Portland Maine News
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- 73
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Summary
Maine’s skies are getting smoky again — and it’s not just nostalgia. For decades, the Northeast stayed mostly smoke-free from Canadian wildfires, but since 2023, summer air quality alerts have become routine. The culprit? Fires in Canada are burning hotter and covering more ground — even if there are fewer of them. When wind patterns align, that dense smoke travels south, turning Maine’s once-clear skies into hazy, unhealthy ones. It’s not the number of fires, but their intensity and reach that’s changing the game. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9fa0646e1db78a50