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Doin' the duathlon
Bob Poitier of Minot receives a high-five Sunday from Jeff Hilt, the overall winner of the snowshoe race, as he crossed the finish line of the Baxter Outdoors Packed Powder Duathlon at Lost Valley Ski Area. The race could be run as a two team duathlon, as a cross-country ski-only race or a single-person duathlon. […]
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Fat bike fun at Lake Auburn
Gustav Ohrstrom and Hugh Kenny head out Monday on their fat bikes for a day of riding on snowmobile trails at Lake Auburn. The two are students at Bates College in Lewiston and members of the college’s cycling club. They say they enjoy riding bikes throughout the year, but prefer to be outside in the […]
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Snowshoeing family-style in Lewiston
Liz Perry carries her daughter Natalie, 2, on a snowshoe adventure at Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston on Friday afternoon, as her husband, Stephen Perry, follows. The Greene family snowshoes for fun and to explore parks and recreational areas. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn)
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Street Talk: Winter 2018 as foretold by prophecy
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]