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PublishedMarch 31, 2024
Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine's trails.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2024
The winter that wasn’t: Climate change is transforming Maine’s coldest season
Unusually warm and mostly snow-free, the past few months have continued a long-term trend consistent with a warming planet.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
With end of winter near, Portland has only gotten half the snow of an average year
Maine's largest city has received just 24.1 inches of snow this season – all but an inch of it in January.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
A collection of essays set in the Blue Hill peninsula captures Maine in every season
In 'Cold Spell," writer Todd R. Nelson writes with humor and imagination about his experiences in his adopted state.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2024
Where to dine in Greater Portland during ‘locals season’
With the tourist throngs gone, winter is the perfect time for Mainers to enjoy the area's most in-demand restaurants. Chefs and owners at 10 such venues offer insider intel for the best days and times to visit.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2024
Winter blast in much of U.S. poses serious risks like black ice, frostbite and hypothermia
Wind chill describes what the air temperature feels like to human skin from the combination of wind speed and temperature.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
After 2 weeks of deadly winter storms across much of the U.S., a thaw is coming
The rain, snow, wind and bitterly cold temperatures have been blamed for at least 55 deaths in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here’s what you need to know
Experts acknowledge that cold weather can be hard for EVs, but they say with some planning and a little adjustment, owners should be able to travel pretty much as normal.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Yet another version of Carnaval Maine coming in 2024
The winter festival has changed its locations, dates and length since it was first held in 2020, and organizers say they will announce new plans in January.
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