Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Central Maine Power

"… and 150 trucks set out to battle the freezing temperatures and falling ice in an attempt to restore power to the people of Maine."

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"… Island and Browns Island but with the warming temperatures in the late winter, early spring, the winter ice on the river melted at a fast rate."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ice Storm of 1998

"… stuck without any electricity or food and the temperature was slowly dropping below zero during the night. January 11,1998 •DAY 5."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 1

"As more and more rain fell, the cold temperatures turned it into ice, making it heavier. The storm to the state of Maine by surprise."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 3 of 3

"… would happen in Aroostook County because of the temperatures changing from cold to hot so drastically."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"Additionally, the grass plants provide temperature and humidity control among their stems and act as a buffer against wind and currents."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… to school unless the snow was too deep or the temperatures too low. Prospective teachers could begin their training while they were still in high…"