Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board OKs sidewalk plow purchase
A Stillwater company will provide the plow and attachments for $162,995.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.
Posted inMaine, News
The winter that wasn’t: Climate change is transforming Maine’s coldest season
Unusually warm and mostly snow-free, the past few months have continued a long-term trend consistent with a warming planet.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Outdoors
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
Posted inMaine
With end of winter near, Portland has only gotten half the snow of an average year
Maine’s largest city has received just 24.1 inches of snow this season – all but an inch of it in January.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Winter Fun Day returns Saturday to Mt. Blue State Park
Winter Family Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Blue State Park headquarters, 299 Center Hill Road in Weld.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington gets funds from Domino’s Plowing for Pizza
Farmington is the eighth town nationwide to participate, will receive $25,000 to use towards winter operations.
Posted inNation / World
After 2 weeks of deadly winter storms across much of the U.S., a thaw is coming
The rain, snow, wind and bitterly cold temperatures have been blamed for at least 55 deaths in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Yet another version of Carnaval Maine coming in 2024
The winter festival has changed its locations, dates and length since it was first held in 2020, and organizers say they will announce new plans in January.