“Lewiston and Auburn are expected to get about 6 inches of heavy, wet snow which is likely to hamper the Tuesday morning commute.” “Arctic front brings record-breaking cold …” “Wind chill could drop as low as 42 below zero.” “… schools canceled again. Up to 16 inches of snow expected in some areas.” “Sir, you […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Staying safe in winter weather
REGION — According to the calendar, the official start of winter is still nearly a month away. However, the season and the calendar appear to be out of sync. Area schools have already tallied at least one snow day, as well as a 2-hour delay. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols, Sr. recently shared several safety […]
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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Winter checklist from the Old Town Water District
Winter brings with it the season for frozen pipes. To minimize your potential for frozen pipes, the Old Town Water District offers the following suggestions: Disconnect and drain outdoor faucets, and shut them off inside. Patch cracks and holes near pipes. When temperatures approach zero, wind can penetrate through a small opening and can freeze […]
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Plowed out: Age, cost, hours are pushing more plow drivers to hang it up
Business has been pretty good lately at Reggie’s Sales & Service in Auburn. It could be just the normal gear-up for winter, with customers looking at new snowblowers or servicing old ones. But, owner Reggie Emery thinks there’s something else in play. He estimated that recently, more than 25 people have been in his store […]
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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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Historical society to show Poland Spring winter sports activities
POLAND — The Poland Historical Society will present a collection of historic images of winter sports activity at the historic Poland Spring Resort. The event will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Old School House Museum. Most Poland residents are aware that the Poland Spring property was a popular destination for […]
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Nor’easter could bring more than a foot of snow this week
[media-credit name=”WGME map” align=”aligncenter” width=”992″][/media-credit] Another nor’easter is expected to hit Maine Wednesday into Thursday and it could bring over a foot of snow. The fine details will need to be worked out in the coming days but here’s what we know so far. The snow will develop Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest snow will be […]
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Quick-moving snowstorm could leave up to 7 inches in Maine
Some coastal towns and cities could wake up to half a foot of snow on Sunday after a quick-moving storm grazes parts of Maine overnight. Snowfall will be heaviest in eastern York and Cumberland counties through the Boothbay Harbor region, where 4 to 6 inches is expected by daybreak, according to James Brown, a meteorologist […]
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Mainers get out for Winter Fun Day
Ruth Ann Smith, right, of Monmouth, and Cathy McCue of Wayne make their way across a field Saturday afternoon at the 360-acre Curtis Homestead Conservation Area in Leeds during the Kennebec Land Trust’s ninth annual Winter Fun Day at the childhood home of former Maine Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis. This program is part of the […]
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Casting firm seeking Mainers who enjoy outdoor activities
BOSTON — Slate Casting of Boston is seeking Maine residents who ski and love outdoor activities for a Tourism Advertising Campaign. They are specifically looking for families with kids between the ages of 9 and 15 who all ski, as well as couples and friends between the ages of 25 and 55 who love outdoor […]