Read More: Inside Maine's Battle Against Summer Wildfires And Their CausesAs of this week, Maine is still designated as being in a "Severe Drought," according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. US Drought Monitor Map, droughtmonitor.unl.edu US Drought Monitor Map, droughtmonitor.unl.edu loading... "As we venture further into this drought just as the cold months approach, keep in mind water wells may start to become impacted as underground water tables lose capacity. We cannot help fill water wells due to liability and sanitary concerns. Water officials are encouraging folks whose wells do run dry to report that to the State of Maine Dry Well Survey.