Keywords: Storms
Item 6059
The great ice storm of January 28, 1886
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886-01-28 Location: Portland Media: Albumen print
Item 6062
Oxford Street after ice storm, Portland, 1886
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886-02-03 Location: Portland Media: Albumen print
Exhibit
A Portland newspaper wrote about an ice storm of January 28, 1886 saying, "The city of Portland was visited yesterday by the most inconvenient storm of the season."
Exhibit
The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.
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Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Comparisons
"Recently Iowa had an ice storm, these storms were similar. The Hallowell ice storm resulted in more than an inch of ice coating everything in sight…"
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Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Works Cited Page
"“Carbon Monoxide Kills Waterville Man In Home.” Storm Edition: Day 3, 11 Jan. 1998 “Ice Storm Cripples Parts of Northeast.” U.S.. The New York Times."
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What does a warming climate mean for Maine?
by David Reidmiller
Climate change affects all aspects of life. What does this mean for Maine?
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Water is Music
by P Leone
Throughout her life water has played an important part