CHICAGO (AP) — A wintry storm brought blizzard-like conditions to parts of the Midwest early Monday, grounding hundreds of flights and causing some road traffic chaos as commuters returned to work after the Thanksgiving weekend. The Chicago Department of Aviation reported early Monday that average departure delays at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport are 77 minutes, […]
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It’s looking like a white Thanksgiving thanks to snow storm
It’s not even Thanksgiving, and Mainers are already back into the familiar winter routine. Snow began falling overnight across the area and is expected to pick up in intensity throughout the day. The snow-covered roads and reduced visibility prompted many schools to cancel school for the second time in less than a week. The storm […]
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Storm coats Maine in snow from Kittery to Fort Kent
Mike Spencer clears the snow from the walkway in front of his home on Riverside Street in Lewiston on Friday. “I put him up every Thanksgiving,” Spencer said of his inflatable turkey. “I enjoy decorating for Halloween and Christmas, too.” (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) It’s that time of year again! Check out this video for some […]
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Tips on how to fix a snowblower
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) — Snowblowers can be a lifesaver, especially when mother nature gets cranking. To protect your snowblower when the snow is too deep, there is actually one part on most snowblowers that is designed to fail. A broken snowblower can make Maine’s long winter seem even longer. “When you’re going through the snow you […]
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Tips on how to fix a snowblower
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) — Snowblowers can be a lifesaver, especially when mother nature gets cranking. To protect your snowblower when the snow is too deep, there is actually one part on most snowblowers that is designed to fail. A broken snowblower can make Maine’s long winter seem even longer. “When you’re going through the snow you […]
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Maine’s first major snowfall closes schools, snarls traffic
Mainers in many parts of the state are waking up Friday morning to the first significant snowfall of the year. The storm has prompted dozens of districts to close schools, cities to issue parking bans and officials to warn people to be prepared for winter travel conditions. A winter storm warning is in effect in […]
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Winter is coming: 6 inches forecast for Thursday night
LEWISTON — It’s not even Thanksgiving, but snow is on the way. A snowstorm bringing at least six inches to most of the state is forecast for Thursday night into Friday, and the early snowfall could bring about the first school cancellations. As of Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Gray said snow would […]
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Sugarloaf and Sunday River opening daily for ski season
Both of Maine’s largest ski mountains are scheduled to be open on a daily basis by the end of the week, while smaller ski areas across the state also are gearing up for the season. After getting 10 inches of natural snow in Carrabassett Valley over the weekend, Sugarloaf Mountain is planning to open Friday, […]
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Overnight snow is on the way to some parts of Maine
MAINE (WGME) — Some parts of Maine will see a fresh coating of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of the state. Northern Somerset, Piscataquis, and Aroostook counties could see three to six inches of snow. The chance for a coating of snow extends into areas of […]
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A dusting of flakes
A couple of lawn chairs in Greenwood get a dusting of snow Thursday morning. Light snow also fell in many of the surrounding communities. An early-season cold blast will linger in the region for the next week. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)