Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
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Punxsutawney Phil has bad news; expect 6 more weeks of winter
A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
New storm to unload 8 to 12 inches of snow on central and southern Maine
If you haven’t shoveled your steps yet, you might want to get to it. Or just give up.
Posted inLocal & State
Here are some snowfall totals for Jan. 23’s storm
These snow totals reflect data on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Storm expected to bring 4 to 9 inches of snow across central Maine by Friday
The forecast calls for snow to begin falling late Thursday and continue Friday, creating slick driving conditions.