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'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 [...]

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.

Andy Capwell's 'Winter Heating Plan'

Andy Capwell — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:15:18 +0000

We just finished a week of some of the coldest weather in Maine over the past decade. The furnace seems like it is always running and oil and kerosene prices have been going up as the temperature has been going down. I live in a mobile home and must use kerosene, instead of heating oil, to heat my home.

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.

Annual 'Bethel Winterfest' Begins on Feb 9th

Andy Capwell — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:17:31 +0000

The annual Bethel Winterfest is coming up starting on February 9th and continuing for three consecutive weekends. The Winterfest will feature a snowcano, a volcano made of snow! It all takes place at Festival Plaza in Bethel.

Ice Festival Coming to Lewiston Feb. 22-24

Andy Capwell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:47:52 +0000

A new event is coming next month to Lewiston. An Ice Festival will be held at Fountain Park in Lewiston on February 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The festival will feature three ice bars, plenty of food, live music and a 8-foot-tall Sasquatch ice sculpture!

Winter Words of Wisdom from Renee

Renee Nelson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:14 +0000

Ugh. Winter in Maine is not my favorite time of the year. I am not a big fan of the cold or the snow. Why do I live here? The rest of the year is darn nice. So, as I was standing in out in the cold at the Augusta Dog Park (Yeah, I hate the cold, but I will stand out in it for my fur-baby!) it dawned on me I have a short list in the last couple of years that have made winter much more manageable for me.

'Let's Go! Winter Carnival' in Waterville Saturday, February 2nd

Andy Capwell — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:30:01 +0000

Winter in Maine, you either love it or deal with it. Winter lovers will have a blast on Saturday, February 2nd with the 4th annual Let's Go! Winter Carnival at the Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville.