You would think the cold created a woods devoid of life, frozen, if you will, until the spring thaw brings warmth and energy back to Little Moose Mountain. You would be wrong! Throughout most of our hike, the calls and chatter of Golden-crowned Kinglets, Black-capped Chickadees, and Red Squirrels rained down on us from the Read More
winter
Winter: Moosehead Lake and the Kennebec River, Day 1 Part 1
It had been almost exactly a year since I had last seen snow. As we drove to Moosehead Lake in the North Woods of Maine, we definitely didn’t have that problem. Despite an unseasonably warm December in the state, we were driving the day after the winter’s first blizzard, and anywhere between five and eight Read More
Record February Warmth Seen as Evidence of Climate Change
February 2016 obliterated old marks by a wide margin, NOAA says. By Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press news story WASHINGTON — Earth got so hot last month that federal scientists warned that the climate may have moved into a new and hotter neighborhood. This was not just another of the drumbeat of 10 straight broken Read More
Maine Business Owners say Mild Winter Hurt Bottom Line
By Irwin Gratz MPBN news story PORTLAND, Maine – This year’s mild winter made travel easier and kept heating costs down. So what was not to like about it? “This had a devastating impact on our beloved winter traditions, including skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling, among other things that Maine families have enjoyed for Read More
The “Winter That Wasn’t”- Winter Weather Woes Deal Harsh Blow to Maine Winter Events and Businesses
Maine Winter Sports, Culture, Way of Life at Risk from Climate Change News release Today, at Allspeed Cyclery & Snow’s store in Portland, Mayor Ethan Strimling, outdoorsman George Smith, pro skier Ben Leone, and conservationist Garrison Beck joined with co-owner Chris Carleton and Todd Martin of the Natural Resources Council of Maine to focus on Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
These two photos are from Augusta, Maine, our state capital. Both were taken in February of this year – one on February 17 when there was a large ice jam in the Kennebec River. The photo was taken with a view of the river and downtown Augusta. The second photo was taken a couple of Read More
My Maine This Week: Melissa Yosua-Davis
Shadows into Light “This was taken on Chebeague Island, ME across from the cemetery on Saturday. I was struck by the morning sun on the snow through the trees. I love living in such a beautiful place!” Photo by Melissa Yosua-Davis of Chebeague Island, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to Read More
My Maine This Week: Terry Sprague
“These photos were shot on January 31, 2016. After a few mild days, the snow shoveled from our kitchen steps receded, revealing Galanthus, or Snowdrops, in a foundation planting almost in bloom! The earliest I can remember finding them.” Photos by NRCM member Terry Sprague of North Haven, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, Read More
My Maine This Week: David Small
“These photos were recorded during an outing in the Roland F. Perry Bangor City Forest.” Photos by NRCM member David Small of Old Town, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week.
