Saturday’s balmy high of 80 degrees broke records in Portland and Augusta, but temperatures fell dramatically on Sunday and will continue to stay cool on Monday.
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First major snowstorm of the season hitting the northern Rockies after a warm fall
Some higher elevations in the northern Rockies could see snow totals of 2 feet or more.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
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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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, News
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.