Few Mainers have a policy that covers the kind of severe flooding seen in the Dec. 18 storm. As climate change brings more extreme weather events to the state, the impacts could be costly.
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With first big winter storm arriving at last, southern Maine braces for a foot of snow – or more
Many Mainers spent the day stocking up on last-minute supplies and putting on snow tires before the expected arrival of a snowstorm.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Mountains in the West have a lot less snow than they should right now
Some areas have less than a third of the amount of snow that they should have in January.
Posted inNation / World
Ice storms, blizzards pummel the central U.S. on the day after Christmas
A winter storm is pummeling much of the central United States a day after Christmas
Posted inMaine, News
State announces online hub for flood relief; FEMA to assess damage
If FEMA decides the costs of damage from last week’s storm are beyond what the state can handle, Gov. Mills will formally request a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government.
Posted inMaine
White Christmas is becoming more of a dream than a reality in Maine
The state’s winters are getting warmer and wetter, and there’ll be no white Christmas this year, again.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
How a Category 5 atmospheric river supercharged deadly East Coast storm
Every Eastern Seaboard state from Florida to Maine saw at least 4 inches of rain. Here’s what was behind the storm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Most Maine ski areas are still in recovery mode from Monday’s storm
Sugarloaf plans to reopen Thursday, but it will take the other ski resorts a bit longer before skiers can hit the trails.
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From retailers to ski resorts, Maine businesses also feel storm’s impact
Some ski areas lost roads and a lot of snow cover just days before their busy holiday week begins.
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Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico
Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.