[media-credit name=”WGME” align=”aligncenter” width=”720″][/media-credit] Bitter cold temperatures are here to stay through the end of the week and into the weekend. Today will showcase plenty of sunshine and a chill that just won’t go away. Temperatures will only climb to the single digits for highs but it will feel much colder as wind chills will […]
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Energy costs rise as temperatures drop
PORTLAND — Plunging temperatures across half the country on Thursday underscored a stark reality for low-income Americans who rely on heating aid: Their dollars aren’t going to go as far this winter because of rising energy costs. Forecasters warned people to be wary of hypothermia and frostbite from an arctic blast that’s gripping a large swath from […]
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Falling temps fail to keep Maine skiers off slopes and trails
WESTBROOK — Lisa Hallee came to Smiling Hill Farm on Wednesday afternoon to cross country ski – and planned to ski until dusk, despite the frigid temperatures. She looked perplexed when asked if she plans to curtail her skiing this week because of the cold snap. “I just wear lots and lots of layers,” said […]
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Maine’s outside workers shrug off frigid temperatures
LEWISTON — Delivery man Scott Biron didn’t mind being outside so much on Wednesday. It was being inside that made him uncomfortable. “It’s actually worse,” the UPS driver from Litchfield said, “when I go into someplace warm and have to stay there for a little bit. I’m dressed for the outdoors. I’ve got extra layers […]
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Dangerous wind chills expected Wednesday night across Maine
It’s a deep chill with no end in sight. The jet stream is fairly zonal, meaning it has a west-east orientation. When this occurs, weather patterns become stagnant. Highs will be in the single digits or just a few degrees above over the next five days. Low temperatures will consistently fall below zero. There’s a […]
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Springer’s Jewelers customers will not receive refunds
Monday’s snowstorm brought a white Christmas to most of New England, but it wasn’t enough to trigger an $800,000 giveaway to customers of Springer’s Jewelers. In a news release Wednesday, the company said its Portsmouth, New Hampshire, location received 4.3 inches of snow on Christmas Day, 1.7 inches less than required to activate the jeweler’s […]
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Mainers brace for 'bitterest' cold
Mainers are bracing for frigid temperatures that will grip the state for days, posing a threat to water pipes, car batteries and the safety of people forced to be outside. Temperatures on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning are expected to drop into the single digits. By Thursday night, temps likely will be 5 to 10 […]
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After a white Christmas, New England braces for bitter cold
Wind chill values tonight pic.twitter.com/onyTPSNwsn — NWS Gray (@NWSGray) December 26, 2017 The biggest Christmas snowstorm in 15 years is over, but Mainers are bracing for frigid temperatures that will grip the state for the next few days. Temperatures Tuesday are expected to reach the low 20s, but by Thursday high temperatures are expected to […]
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Blizzard warning issued for southern, central Maine on Christmas Day
PORTLAND (WGME) — A strong snowstorm will sweep across much of Maine on Christmas, with six to 12 inches expected along with cold temperatures and strong winds. A blizzard warning has been issued for southern and central Maine including the Midcoast until 5 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 50 miles, visibility will be extremely poor […]
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Christmas Day storm to bring more snow to Maine
STATEWIDE (WGME) — Maine is in store for a white Christmas. Not only will it snow, but it will snow 6 to 12 inches in central and southern Maine. The snow will start around 5 a.m. Monday morning and last until Monday evening. Highs will be cold in the teens and 20s, resulting in a […]