A Stillwater company will provide the plow and attachments for $162,995.
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Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.
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The winter that wasn’t: Climate change is transforming Maine’s coldest season
Unusually warm and mostly snow-free, the past few months have continued a long-term trend consistent with a warming planet.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Outdoors
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
Posted inLocal & State
With end of winter near, Portland has only gotten half the snow of an average year
Maine’s largest city has received just 24.1 inches of snow this season – all but an inch of it in January.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
A collection of essays set in the Blue Hill peninsula captures Maine in every season
In ‘Cold Spell,” writer Todd R. Nelson writes with humor and imagination about his experiences in his adopted state.
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Winter Fun Day returns Saturday to Mt. Blue State Park
Winter Family Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Blue State Park headquarters, 299 Center Hill Road in Weld.
Posted inNation & World, News
Winter blast in much of U.S. poses serious risks like black ice, frostbite and hypothermia
Wind chill describes what the air temperature feels like to human skin from the combination of wind speed and temperature.
Posted inNation & World
After 2 weeks of deadly winter storms across much of the U.S., a thaw is coming
The rain, snow, wind and bitterly cold temperatures have been blamed for at least 55 deaths in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
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Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here’s what you need to know
Experts acknowledge that cold weather can be hard for EVs, but they say with some planning and a little adjustment, owners should be able to travel pretty much as normal.