Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
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Maine secretary of state opposes using federal immigration database to determine voter eligibility
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined Democratic officials from 11 other states in criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed expansion of its use.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt
Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.
Posted inNation & World, News
ICE operation to target Somalis in Minnesota as Trump disparages them
The president escalated his rhetoric against Somali immigrants Tuesday, saying during a cabinet meeting ‘I don’t want them in our country.’
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Gardiner to host public meet-and-greet with city manager finalist Wednesday
Christopher McLaughlin is the lone finalist left from a field of 34 candidates.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
How much snow did Maine get Tuesday? Check our interactive map.
The National Weather Service reported between 4 and 8 inches in most areas as of Tuesday evening.
Posted inMaine, News
Cambridge man dies in house fire
Investigators were working to determine the cause of the Monday evening fire.
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Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, The Maine Forecast, Things to Do
With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.