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First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years

by Penelope Overton February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

But the temperatures and snowfall aren’t breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.

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Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch

by Rose Lincoln February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine’s three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

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Maine’s first turtle tunnel is working

by Chris D’Angelo The Maine Monitor February 1, 2026February 4, 2026

An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to ‘a substantial reduction in turtle mortalities,’ according to a state biologist.

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The outlook for 6 forest pests and diseases in Maine

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Deep freezes in 2023 and 2024 provided relief for some of Maine’s most preyed-on tree species. Will that continue in 2026?

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Indigenous organization trains 30 new doulas

by Rose Lundy The Maine Monitor February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness is aiming to help fill in gaps as maternity services have shuttered across Maine.

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Paris resists school district proposal to move bus garage

by Nicole Carter February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

A 10-year, $3.8 million bond referendum will be held Feb. 24. Objections to the proposed bus garage include traffic congestion, loss of property tax revenue and increased pressure on taxpayers.