On the cusp of spring, temperatures are still dipping below zero and snow covers the state of Maine. This long, drawn-out winter is taking its toll on many Maine residents — in the form of Vitamin D deficiencies, cabin fever and seasonal depression — but it doesn’t affect everyone. The recent below-average temperatures aren’t likely […]
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard plow truck’s tire punctured in dispute with shovelers
NEW VINEYARD — A dispute between people shoveling snow and a plow truck driver ended with a punctured tire Thursday morning, Franklin County Lt. David Rackliffe said. “It is clear that everybody has had enough of the winter and the cold,” he said. Doug Nile, 41, of Anson was plowing Barker Road under a town […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine welcomes spring with snow shovels
LEWISTON — Many area residents celebrated the first day of spring with a snow shovel. According to the National Weather Service, about half an inch of wet, sloppy snow fell on Lewiston and Auburn. It turned to rain as the sun rose. Areas farther north and east were hit harder. Residents in Jay and Hebron […]
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Storm aftermath leaves Mainers shoveling, shivering
The beat goes on. Mainers on Thursday woke up to weather that looked a lot like the same old thing. As most people slept Wednesday night, temperatures dropped, rain turned to snow and March continued to pour it on. Children and teachers just about everywhere got one final gift from Mother Nature: Classes were canceled […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Foreman says people still plowing snow across roads in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Highway foreman Roger Ferland reported to selectpersons Monday that many residents are still plowing snow across the roads, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said. “Not only is this illegal, it is dangerous and can damage town equipment,” he said. Ferland reported he hit a massive snow pile recently and broke the plow wing. Plowing […]
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Maine DOT spent $10 million more than average to clear roads this winter
BANGOR — With March and April still to come, the Maine Department of Transportation already has spent $10 million more to keep the roads clear than it does in an average winter. With five weeks left in what the Maine Department of Transportation considers its winter season, the state has spent $25.4 million clearing snow […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Snow days mean last day of school pushed to June 18
LEWISTON — If there are no more snow days this winter for Lewiston schools, classes will end June 18 for the summer. “That isn’t too bad,” Superintendent Bill Webster said. So far, Lewiston schools have used six snow days. The original school calendar had the last day of classes June 10. Snow days don’t impact […]