Updated June 29
Maine suffers a second day of insufferable heat and humidity
Portland tied the record high of 96 on Tuesday, a mark that was set more than 70 years ago.
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Trent Cullinan of Sargent Corporation wipes sweat from his face while taking a break from construction work on Preble Street Extension on Tuesday.
Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
A third straight day of oppressive heat and humidity is on tap for Maine on Wednesday, but relief from the scorching temperatures should arrive overnight, the National Weather Service said.
Portland on Tuesday tied its record high of 96 degrees, a mark set in 1944, at the Portland Jetport at 2:55 p.m., according to weather service meteorologist Chris Kimble.
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