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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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
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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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
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.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
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.
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Child rescued after falling through ice in Ellsworth
After a group of 12-year-olds escaped the grounds of a residential mental health facility, one fell through the ice.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine state offices opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday
An overnight storm could bring between 1 and 3 inches of snow to some parts of Maine, and is likely to impact commutes Tuesday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
One of 2 men rescued from Maine woods could lose toes
Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.