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PublishedFebruary 17, 2025
Eight ways to play in Maine’s snow
Tobogganing, sledding, tubing, cross-country skiing and hiking with snowshoes are just some of things you can do this winter, as Southern Maine finally has some snow.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2025
Snow lovers welcome the return of an old-fashioned Maine winter
A recent stretch of cold weather, coupled with multiple measurable snow events, has residents and visitors glimpsing something that has become increasingly rare.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2025
Pucks ready to drop for Rangeley Pond Hockey Festival
The Rangeley Pond Hockey Festival highlight is a hockey tournament played out on 10 rinks spaced across the surface of Haley Pond.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2025
Warming center in Augusta to open for cold snap
The warming center at the Augusta Civic Center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this coming Monday through Wednesday so people may stay warm during the cold snap.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2025
How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters
As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine's ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2025
Maine winter recreation faces uncertain future
As climate change has gradually warmed Maine winters, symptoms of the issue have become more visible.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2025
Warming winters turn Waterville into unexpected skiing destination
As warmer winters leave southern and western Maine with less snow each year, recreators are filling the gap with artificial snow in Waterville.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2024
Ignore the news, ignore the season. The garden can be lovely in winter
Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2024
How to spot the menagerie of birds even in the dead of a Maine winter
As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren't due to the warming climate.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Wilton approves purchase of new ice skating rink for Kineowatha Park
Parks & Recreation Director Jordan Schanck plans to purchase a 60-by-80-foot EZ Ice Pro Home Arena System rink for $7,165.50 with a one-year warranty.
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