The National Safety Council says snow shoveling leads to thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths nationwide each year.
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First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years
But the temperatures and snowfall aren’t breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.
See photos of Maine digging out from Monday’s winter storm
Playing and working in South Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and Gardiner during Monday’s weather event.
Winter storm hits Maine with over a foot of snow
Snowfall totals in parts of southern Maine could near 2 feet by the time the nor’easter wraps up Tuesday morning, forecasters say.
Weather map shows much snow fell Sunday and Monday in Maine
This week’s winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on the state.
Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday
A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.
9 Maine weather maps and charts show how cold and snowy it will get this weekend
Friday snow squalls, subzero temperatures overnight into Saturday and more snow Sunday are in the forecast.
Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.
Light snowfall expected Saturday throughout Maine
Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions.
Snow-laden western Maine
Recent snowstorms created beautiful vistas in the Bethel area.