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October 31, 2025

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain

By PATRICK WHITTLE and MICHAEL CASEY
Associated Press

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PORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.


 
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