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The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued a Drought Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts on Friday as the region continues to deal with warm temperatures and below average rainfall.

Mother Nature spared the Southcoast of any significant damage as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine continue to dissipate. In New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda says about six trees were toppled by strong gusts of wind, and over a dozen tree limbs had fallen throughout the City Monday...

92% of Massachusetts is experiencing some level of drought conditions. The State Executive Office of Energy and Environment has upgraded Southeastern Massachusetts from "drought advisory" to "drought watch". New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda tells WBSM News the lack of rain has depleted the City's reservoir by a foot of water...