 Things are a bit more moderate east of the Mississippi, where East St. Louis, Illinois, hit the record of 117 in 1954. And South Carolina is tops among Atlantic coastal states. It reached 113 12 years ago. That's the old Farmer's Almanac Radio Report. Learn more at almanac.com. Just because we're not talking about what's on your mind doesn't mean we can't. Call me at the Tom Sullivan Show. Share your thoughts weekdays, 2 to 3 p.m., on Portland's AM 1410, KBNP, The Money Station.