Clearing the library roof

Sanford man starts free snowplowing initiative for those in need

Dave King began offering free plowing last year and says there are many people who couldn't go without it.

Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine

The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.

Mild winter chills snow removal industry

Larger snow removal businesses can weather mild winters thanks to steady contracts with commercial clients, but independent plow operators have struggled to make money this season.

From south to north, Maine’s lack of snow puts winter activities on hold

Snowfall has been sparse for most of the state, and above average temperatures and rainfall are keeping it that way.

Worker shortages put Maine plowing operations between a rock and a snowbank

Businesses are having trouble hiring enough drivers to clear lots and driveways, and the Department of Transportation also is understaffed heading into winter.

Nor’easter causes school closures in central Maine as region braces for large amounts of snow

The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas are expected to get 8 to 12 inches of snow by Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.

As storm nears, some Maine businesses watch for first snowflakes of winter

The predicted weather over the next few days could be an early Christmas gift for some snow-starved businesses in southern Maine. For others, it's business as usual.

Huge storm spawns Southern tornadoes, leaving three dead in Louisiana

Meanwhile, the wintery blast dumps over 2 feet of snow in South Dakota.

Winter walk