The Dec. 23 storm knocked out power for more than 270,000 households in Maine.
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Vermont further extends warning after three ice fishing deaths
Vermont authorities have extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following three recent deaths.
Thursday’s warmth set records for Portland, Augusta
But it won’t last, as more seasonable temperatures return and a cold snap arrives late next week.
Portland to open temporary shelter as Maine braces for extreme cold
With dangerously cold wind chills predicted, the city will operate an emergency shelter at the Salvation Army’s gymnasium on Friday and Saturday nights.
Intertidal: Groundhog Day not the only way to ‘predict’ weather
Happy Groundhog Day! Predicting what the remainder of winter will be like seems somewhat comical given the frosty temperatures ahead for the weekend. While a groundhog might not seem to have much to do with the coast, the idea of predicting weather patterns by depending on animals does have a connection. As does the importance […]
New Zealand’s largest city braces for more rain and flooding
Heavy rain is expected from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, four days after Auckland endured its wettest day on record in a storm that killed four people.
Inside the National Weather Service in Gray: webcams, balloons and artful patience
The office of 15 meteorologists gathers data and makes forecasts that inform countless decisions by Mainers, businesses and even other weather forecasters.
Sanford man starts free snowplowing initiative for those in need
Dave King began offering free plowing last year and says there are many people who couldn’t go without it.
Dangerous cold temperatures coming to Maine this week
While much of the state has enjoyed a warm winter so far with no below-zero cold snaps, that’s about to change, according to the National Weather Service.
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.