#MEwx Sun, some cloouds and a chance for drizzle and 10 humorous things that happened in Mine

Good morning Augusta

This morning we have clouds with areas of fog. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times during morning hours. Highs in the mid 70s with South winds around 10 mph.

Tonight we’ll have clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Areas of fog with some thunderstorms that can produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 60s with light and variable winds.

The outdoor temperature is 65.3°F, the dewpoint is 65.0°F and it feels like 65.3°F.

We received 0.02 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.

Sunrise is 5:09 am, sunset is 8:22 PM and we’ll have 15 hours 13 minutes of daylight today.

Moonrise is 10:32  PM,  Moonset is 9:04 AM. The moon phase is Waning Gibbous and is 88% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on August 9 and our next new moon is on July 24.

The wind is from the West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 3.1 MPH.

The Relative pressure is 29.83, the Absolute pressure is 29.63 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and some early clouds.

The humidity is 99%, the UV index is 1 placing the average person at low risk and the solar radiation reading is 129.6W/M2.

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with sun, spotty cloud cover and spotty drizz;e.

 

It's tough to definitively rank "the funniest" things, but here are ten anecdotes, events, or aspects of Maine that often evoke amusement or a chuckle:

1. The Great Cow Race of 1901:

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In Bangor, a cow race was organized as a publicity stunt, resulting in utter chaos and hilarity. Cows escaped, crowds scattered, and the event became a legendary local tale of mishap and mirth.

2. The "Moo-ving" Incident:

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In a similar vein, there was an incident involving a cow that got loose and "moved" into a local store, causing a scene that was both comical and memorable.

3. The Lobster Trap Christmas Tree:

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Every year, a community in Maine builds a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lobster traps. It's a quirky tradition that always draws attention and smiles.

4. The "Maine" accent:

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The distinctive Maine accent is often a source of humor, with its unique pronunciations and vocabulary.

5. The "ayuh" and "wicked" culture:

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Phrases like "ayuh" (yes) and "wicked" (very) are staples of Maine vernacular and can be amusing to outsiders.

6. The "lobstah" obsession:

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Maine's love affair with lobster is legendary, and the way locals talk about and prepare lobster can be quite entertaining.

7. The "upta' camp" mentality:

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The concept of escaping to a remote cabin in the woods ("upta' camp") is a common Maine pastime, and the stories associated with it are often filled with quirky characters and situations.

8. The "flatlander" jokes:

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Maine humor often includes playful jabs at people from away ("flatlanders"), who are perceived as unfamiliar with Maine ways.

9. The "mud season" experience:

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The muddy period between winter and spring is a unique Maine phenomenon, and the stories of navigating the messy conditions can be quite humorous.

10. The "don't mess with Maine" attitude:

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Maine's independent spirit and protective attitude towards its culture and way of life often translate into funny and memorable moments.