BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 17, 2024
Temperatures will likely reach into the 90s across Maine for most of the week, creating stress for plants and livestock. You can manage the risk by keeping an eye on shade and water. Shade cloth may be the simplest way to protect your plants. Shade and fresh, cool water are key for animals. People are animals too, so we need to take precautions with the heat. If you can, work outside earlier in the morning or later in the evening, avoiding peak heat in the late afternoon. Drinking water is important.