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Portland has lost 13 winter days since 1970, study finds

Why have Maine winters become shorter according to the study?. Maine winters can vary widely from year to year. Alongside shifting climate patterns, long-term warming may also be changing how long winter lasts across the Northeast. A Climate Central study found that Portland, Maine, now has 13 fewer winter days...

Portland, ME · 5h
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$50 million investment brings upgrades to Maine state parks

CASCO, Maine (WMTW) - A $50 million investment is funding upgrades and improvements at state parks across Maine. State officials celebrated the investment Thursday at Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, where they cut the ribbon on a new day-use entrance station. The funding comes from Gov. Janet Mills’ Maine...

Maine · 19h
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Bangor Daily News

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North Country Associates announces transition to new operator, sale of assets to new ownership

Tide Group and Vantage Point Capital will take over much of North Country’s network of nursing homes and residential care facilities pending state approval LEWISTON — North Country Associates, one of Maine’s most trusted providers of post-acute, long-term and residential care services, announced the sale of 15 facilities that it owns or co-owns with Sandy […]

Maine · 23h

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Deadlift competition raises money for Make-A-Wish Maine

A local deadlift competition is lifting spirits and helping make wishes come true for children across Maine. Operation Change is returning for another year of fundraising, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine. The event takes place Saturday at the Westbrook Community Center. Kaleigh Leighton, a strength and conditioning coach with Iron...

Westbrook, ME · 2d
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Maine Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

I-95 and I-295 travelers face a hidden winter hazard when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

Portland, ME · 1d

Country Herald

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Maine Snow Nov. 12-13: Wet Snow, Up to 0.5 Inch Downeast

Bangor, ME – Parts of Downeast Maine could see a brief round of wet snow beginning Thursday night, Nov. 12, as a coastal low-pressure system brings a mixture of rain and snow into the region. Forecasters expect light accumulations of up to half an inch before precipitation transitions back to rain Friday morning, Nov.

Maine · 1d

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Hannaford makes donation to Maine Veterans’ Homes

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Supermarkets gifted a sizeable donation to assist Maine’s veterans. The grocery chain announced that it gave $10,000 to Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough. Hannaford also announced that they are giving veterans a 10% discount on their grocery bills Wednesday at all their Maine...

Scarborough, ME · 1d

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 22h

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Snow is flying and ski season is about to begin in Maine

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - With some places in the higher elevations already seeing snow, that means ski season is right around the corner. Opening day at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley is Friday, November 20th. Sunday River in Newry has been targeting an opening date of Sunday, November 15th, however...

Carrabassett Valley, ME · 2d

Country Herald

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Augusta, ME Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Possible Nov. 13

Augusta, ME – Residents across parts of Maine and New Hampshire could see rain transition to snow overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, into Friday, Nov. 13, as colder air moves across the region, bringing the possibility of light accumulations and slippery conditions.

Augusta, ME · 20h

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296-mile PNGTS gas pipeline: Blackstone Infrastructure to buy New England line from GIP, Morgan Stanley

(P&GJ) — Funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure have agreed to acquire the 296-mile Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS), a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-regulated pipeline serving northern New England and Atlantic Canada, Blackstone said Nov. 10. The sellers are funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners, part of BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

New Hampshire · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Letter: Maine should not object to permitting reform bill

"The bill further ensures that data centers pay for the grid upgrades they require, rather than passing those costs to Maine families."

Maine · 1d

The Money Overview

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Heating aid is open into spring in Alaska, Maine, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa and New Jersey for households that qualify

Households that struggle with winter fuel bills in Iowa and New Jersey can apply for state heating aid well into spring, and Alaska, Maine, Colorado and Wyoming have windows open as well. Iowa takes applications through April 30, 2027, and New Jersey through June 30, 2027. Each of the six states sets its own income […] The post Heating aid is open into spring in Alaska, Maine, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa and New Jersey for households that qualify appeared first on The Money Overview .

Colorado · 2d

The Cool Down

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Percent of Vermont experiencing moderate drought jumps from 14% to 32% in one week

Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.

Vermont · 22h

Bangor Daily News

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UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Farmington, ME · 1d

92.9 The Ticket

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Meet The 8-man Large School All-conference Football Picks For Northern Maine

Hats off to the 8-Man Large School Northern Maine All-Conference football team, out Friday the 13th. Every name on that list earned it on the field

Maine · 6h

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J. Edward Knight to Acquire Agency’s Property and Casualty Business

J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business of Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will take effect on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and...

Maine · 1d

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Veterans Day commemoration in Bangor honors Maine’s fallen Korean War service members

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Veterans Day ceremony in Bangor honored Mainers who died during the Korean War. The Maine Korean War Veterans Association held the commemoration at the Maine Korean War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery. About 36,000 U.S. service members died during the Korean War. 247 of them...

Bangor, ME · 1d

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Maine nonprofit association joins national awareness campaign

The Maine Association of Nonprofits is encouraging residents to recognize and support the more than 3,000 charitable nonprofits across the state as part of a national awareness campaign during Nonprofit Appreciation Month. “If you live, work or spend time in Maine, there’s a good chance a nonprofit is part of...

Maine · 1d