Many Mainers spent the day stocking up on last-minute supplies and putting on snow tires before the expected arrival of a snowstorm.
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A cake to weather a storm, from Cathie Pelletier’s ‘Northeaster’
This frugal, old-fashioned Blueberry Cake with Nutmeg Sauce appears in her new book about Mainers in the blizzard of 1952.
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Gov. Mills orders state offices closed Thursday because of storm
The storm is expected to affect visibility and road conditions, making for challenging commutes on Thursday morning and evening.
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Storm surge: To get lights back on, Maine pays a premium for crews from away
Weather is creating more disruption to electricity service, and the state’s utilities – and ratepayers – are racking up larger bills for the extra help that’s needed as a result.
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As storm nears, some Maine businesses watch for first snowflakes of winter
The predicted weather over the next few days could be an early Christmas gift for some snow-starved businesses in southern Maine. For others, it’s business as usual.
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Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York
The National Weather Service reported single-day totals of 3 feet in many places along the eastern end of Lake Erie.
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Late-winter storm drops heavy snow inland, slushy mess near the coast
About 10 inches fell in mountain areas and 5 inches in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
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Snowstorm to bury parts of Maine, including Greater Portland, on Friday
The National Weather Service is predicting that 8 to 12 inches will fall in southern and western areas.
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‘It’s been a mess’: Southern Maine gets coated in sleet
State police reported more than 10 crashes on the Maine Turnpike on Friday morning, and the snow-ice mix caused headaches for residents.
Posted inNation & World
As winter storm moves across U.S., ice becomes bigger concern
Storm conditions also caused headaches for travelers across the country as airlines canceled more than 6,000 flights scheduled for Thursday or Friday in the U.S.