LEWISTON — A quick-moving snowstorm is expected to drop more than an inch an hour Wednesday and cause whiteouts, officials said Tuesday night. Snow is expected to start falling by 9 a.m., with the bulk of it from noon into the evening. Snow totals are expected to be a foot or more in many areas. “It’ll […]
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Wednesday storm to make a messy evening commute
There’s a storm on the horizon for Wednesday. The forecast is extremely dependent on its track because of a rain-snow line. The track will determine if it stays snow at the coast or has a changeover to rain. There’s potential for at least 10 inches of snow. Plan on a hazardous Wednesday evening commute before […]
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Weather-watching from home
Ron Davis sits outside his Broad Street apartment during Thursday’s snowfall in Auburn. “Hey, it’s no story. Happens every year,” Davis said of the weather. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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Thoughts of Florida sunshine
Tony Costa leaves the Auburn Public Library during Thursday’s snowfall. Costa, a 70-year-old retiree, said if he did not have two daughters living nearby he would have moved to Florida by now. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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From atop Auburn's slippery Goff Hill, Bill Hamilton sees all
AUBURN — A word of advice for wintertime driving: If you see Bill Hamilton standing at the side of Goff Hill and waving his arms at you, mind your driving. He’s not just being friendly — Hamilton is trying to keep you from slipping and sliding into oblivion. Trust us, he knows plenty about the […]
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Another storm heads our way
At this point in the season, a snow storm seems like old hat. We’ve seen it, we’ve shoveled it, we’ve driven in it — even when we sholdn’t have. And still, more snow drops and piles up and creates a headache. The National Weather Service office in Gray said total snow accumulations of up to […]
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The bright side of snow clearing
Jean Cloutier shovels her driveway Wednesday on Grove Street in Lewiston. “I don’t mind it. I like the cold,” she said. “I’m hoping the snowplow comes by and gives me some more.” (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Joseph Wicthia of Auburn clears the snow Wednesday from automobiles at Euro Motors Auto Sales in Lewiston. “This is beautiful,” he […]
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Returnables on the road
Dean Bryant, left, and McKenzie Gurley use a kayak Wednesday to haul their returnable bottles to Gowell’s Market, 121 Hampshire St., Auburn. “We just decided it was time to go cash in the bottles,” Bryant said as he made the five-block walk with a two-month supply of returnables. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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Snowstorm to start Tuesday evening and drop 3-6 inches
[media-credit name=”WGME” align=”aligncenter” width=”1017″][/media-credit] Maine forecasters expect a snowstorm to start Tuesday evening and make commuting tricky Wednesday morning. It will start off light and then pick up in intensity during the overnight hours and Wednesday morning. The snow will make for a slick morning commute Wednesday. The Lewiston-Auburn area is forecast to accumulate 3 […]
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Street Talk: The scourge of the winter walker
All summer long, they hunker down in sweaty apartments, waiting for winter. “Gentlemen,” their hand-rubbing leader will assure them. “I know it’s hard right now, what with the sidewalks all clear and what-not, but don’t you fret. Soon the snow will come and when it does, the roads will be ours!” This pronouncement is generally […]