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Central Maine Gets Hit Hard by 'Storm Nemo' – Share Your Pictures

Mac Dickson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:03:22 +0000

Are you buried in? Do you still have power? 'Storm Nemo' has hit central Maine with a vengeance with blizzard conditions and a couple feet of snow. We're going to be dealing with the drifting conditions and low visibility as the storm winds down and we dig out. Let's share in our misery, or joy, depending on how much you love the new white stuff.

'Nemo' Causes Some Weird Drifts at Renee's House

Renee Nelson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:50:21 +0000

Blizzard Nemo or not…the dog needed to out. So, we did. Here are a few shots from my driveway and the front of my house in Augusta. The house faces north so we get some ‘interesting’ designs from the snow when the wind blows. Sorry, no ShadowDog in the snow pictures, it’s too darn cold, [...]

Pee Wee Herman- It's Snowing! [Video]

Renee Nelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:08 +0000

You may have heard we have a little winter weather on the way. Ok, we have a blizzard on the way for New England. Enjoy and be safe in the snow. Here are a few little things to remember as you enjoy the storm. I have to tell you, the windshield wipers are not “snow [...]

Winter Storm 'Nemo' is Headed to Maine – When Did We Start Naming Winter Storms?

Renee Nelson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:18:10 +0000

You may have heard that it is winter in Maine and we are expecting a big snow storm this weekend. Those things happen. What is new is that apparently winter storms are getting names. This big storm that is expected to bring us one to two feet of snow is being called “Nemo.” Really? All [...]

Dear Central Maine Snowmobilers, I'm Sorry! I Can (and do) Commisserate

Jon James — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:20:17 +0000

My heart goes out to those who are spending weekends having to trailer more than a hundred miles north to jump on the sled and go for a ride. And even more to those who don't have the time or money and sit at home on a sunny winter weekend looking at your snowmobile sitting outside in the dirt or on the grass. This isn't winter.

Fun Weekend at the 21st Annual Winter Carnival at Lake George + Much S'more

Mac Dickson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:15:55 +0000

It's going to be a busy and fun weekend in the greater Skowhegan area for the annual Lake George Regional Park's winter carnival Saturday, Feb. 2nd. Events will include cardboard box sled races, a chili cook-off and an ice fishing derby.

It's Time For Auburn's 'Winter Festival'

Greg Michaels — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:45:13 +0000

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend and through next week, check out Auburn’s ‘Winter Festival.’ All sorts of fun can be had at different locations throughout the city, primarily at Lost Valley, Walton Field and Mt. Apatite.

It's 'Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend' in Northern New England

Renee Nelson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:00:53 +0000

If you have snowmobiles and they are registered in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont you can go exploring this weekend, January 25 to 28, 2013! ‘Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend’ is on now until Sunday and allows all legally registered Maine snowmobiles to be operated in New Hampshire and Vermont without being registered in those states.

Science Experiment: Cold Temperatures + Hot Water = Snow [MOOSE TUBE CLASSIC]

Mac Dickson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:54:34 +0000

The last cold spell like the one we're currently experiencing was just a couple years ago. I remember that a listener called the Moose Morning Show and told us about an experiment their child had tried. They said that if you throw hot water in the air it would turn to snow. So, we thought, "What the heck. Let's try it!"

Want to Stay Nice + Toasty Warm? Try a 'Snuggie Chair.'

Mac Dickson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:39:17 +0000

As we fight our way through a long cold snap, everybody is looking for ways to stay warm. If you love your ‘Snuggie’ you’re going to adore this addition to your living room or den! It’s Aga Brzosetek’s Autumn/Winter blanket chair. What else do you need to stay warm on these bone chillin’ frigid Maine [...]