The National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.
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Mainers are building energy-saving window inserts for one another
WindowDressers, a Rockland-based nonprofit, offers low- and no-cost inserts that trap heat indoors and can lower bills during the winter. Want some? You’ll need to lend a hand.
Do you have a heat pump? We want to hear about it
We want to hear from Mainers who have installed heat pumps in their homes. How has your system performed? Have you saved money, stayed comfortable or run into any problems? If you are willing to share your experience, get in touch with reporter Joe Charpentier at: [email protected]
Eight ways to play in Maine’s snow
Tobogganing, sledding, tubing, cross-country skiing and hiking with snowshoes are just some of things you can do this winter, as Southern Maine finally has some snow.
Pucks ready to drop for Rangeley Pond Hockey Festival
The Rangeley Pond Hockey Festival highlight is a hockey tournament played out on 10 rinks spaced across the surface of Haley Pond.
Sauna businesses are steaming hot in Maine
From Portland to Popham to Edgecomb, opportunities to get your sweat on are multiplying across the state.
How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters
As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine’s ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
Maine winter recreation faces uncertain future
As climate change has gradually warmed Maine winters, symptoms of the issue have become more visible.