The city’s average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
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Maine winter looking meh, forecasters say
The National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.
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Mainers are building energy-saving window inserts for one another
WindowDressers, a Rockland-based nonprofit, offers low- and no-cost inserts that trap heat indoors and can lower bills during the winter. Want some? You’ll need to lend a hand.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.