Wind gusts and falling trees knocked out power for thousands Sunday. Portland received 2.5 inches of rain on top of the already saturated ground.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Outdoors
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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Power restored to most electric customers in Maine after gusty winds had caused 11,000 outages
Winds gusted to 50 mph in southern and central Maine on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Sports
Lack of snow in Maine cancels Can-Am sled dog races, which draw thousands each year
The event normally brings thousands of spectators and valuable tourism dollars to northern Maine, one of the most rural parts of the Northeast.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Bill would set aside $50 million for Maine small businesses hurt by severe storms
They would be able to apply for one-time payments for state aid from the impacts of ‘severe weather-related events’ such as the storms that hit Maine in December and January.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Snowstorm to arrive in Maine on Tuesday morning
Wintry conditions will return quickly, with up to six inches of snow in Portland and higher totals for York County.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine will use $4.4 million in federal funds to strengthen electric grid vulnerable to extreme storms
The federal funds are intended to boost the grid’s resilience to help reduce the frequency and duration of outages, but also provide clean energy workforce opportunities and meet state climate objectives.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
By recording ‘Northeaster’ audiobook, voice actor connects with the Maine grandmother she never knew
Morgan Bailey Keaton is the granddaughter of Dr. Virginia Hamilton, a memorable character in the nonfiction book by Maine author Cathie Pelletier.
Posted inLocal & State
Cars slide off icy roads across southern Maine on Friday
Maine State Police troopers responded to 13 crashes and slide-offs on the Maine Turnpike and 15 on Interstate 295 on Friday, but only minor injuries were reported.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn region braces for second round of ice, snow, rain
In Auburn, all schools will have a remote learning day Friday so students and parents don’t have to travel.