Businesses are having trouble hiring enough drivers to clear lots and driveways, and the Department of Transportation also is understaffed heading into winter.
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Nor’easter causes school closures in central Maine as region braces for large amounts of snow
The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas are expected to get 8 to 12 inches of snow by Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Posted inBethel, Business, Local & State, News
As storm nears, some Maine businesses watch for first snowflakes of winter
The predicted weather over the next few days could be an early Christmas gift for some snow-starved businesses in southern Maine. For others, it’s business as usual.
Posted inNation / World, News
Huge storm spawns Southern tornadoes, leaving three dead in Louisiana
Meanwhile, the wintery blast dumps over 2 feet of snow in South Dakota.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Snow day or remote day? Parents have mixed thoughts as central Maine schools grapple with winter weather decisions
With three snow days in two weeks, districts have their own plan on what to do, but remote learning days are too much, some parents say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mainers dig out while more snow is expected this weekend
School canceled, businesses closed and car wrecks all over the place. The latest storm was not the biggest we have ever seen, but snow falling most of the day Thursday caused its usual array of problems and left nearly a foot in some areas. The snow began falling overnight and by the supper hour Thursday, […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Southern Maine could get a foot of snow, starting Sunday
A winter storm watch is issued for York and Cumberland counties.