Drought conditions in Maine have worsened in recent weeks after months of fairly steady improvement. Maine’s coastline from York County through much of Hancock County is under moderate drought conditions as of this week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While a lack of rain is the prime suspect, Maine’s drought problems go deeper. Rainy days can improve surface conditions, Jamison said, but Maine’s groundwater has not fully rebounded. Until we can really replenish that groundwater, we will be vulnerable to the on-and-off-again surface drought conditions,” she said.