Editor’s note: This story was originally published on July 20, 2022. As temperatures reach the high 80s and the humidity settles in, many Mainers haven’t totally adjusted to the heat yet. Though folks who live in southern states laugh at our discomfort when they regularly endure extreme heat, here in Maine, it’s not as common an occurrence ( though it’s getting more common ).
Some Mainers may be underprepared for extended periods of heat and humidity. Others may just simply be deeply, deeply uncomfortable. Here are recommendations from both Bangor Daily News staff and organizations like the Maine Emergency Management Agency on how to stay safe and cool during these hot summer days.
The No. 1 most important thing you can do to stay safe when temperatures soar above 90 degrees is to stay hydrated. Ideally, just drink lots of plain old ice water, though sports beverages and seltzers are fine, too.
A tasty lemonade or iced tea probably won’t hurt you either, and you could always try your hand at making old-fashioned Maine switchel. As tempting as it is to crack open an ice-cold beer, alcohol is an ill-advised choice on days when you can run the risk of dehydration. It sounds obvious, but really, what better way to beat the heat than taking a dip? Here at the BDN, we’ve compiled many lists of swimming holes, beaches and public pools over the years, including this handy-dandy one just for the Bangor area and another list of swimming spots a bit farther afield.
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