Portland was forecast to be about 6 degrees below normal Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 6 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Jan. 7 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. THURSDAY, Jan. 9 […]
Lewiston-Auburn chamber leader ‘optimist’ for businesses in 2025
L/A Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO Shanna Cox says positive changes are coming.
Courtney Reed-Marsh brings experience and passion to LA Arts
Face time: The Los Angeles native and world traveler plans to bring a creative vision and extensive arts background to a new role at the agency.
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.
How Jimmy Carter’s White House solar panels ended up in Maine
Unity College acquired the panels in 1991 after they were removed from the White House, and they were used to heat water at the school’s cafeteria for years.
Maine winter recreation faces uncertain future
As climate change has gradually warmed Maine winters, symptoms of the issue have become more visible.
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.
Sliders Sports Pub in Lewiston to close Feb. 1
The cornhole hot spot, which opened in September 2023, announced plans to close its doors Feb. 1, leaving a hole in the cornhole community.
3 injured in shooting, stabbing incident Saturday in Auburn
Two men were injured in a shooting, and a third in a stabbing, at 45 Smith St. early Saturday morning.