Tag Archives: cold weather

1. Flu Shots in Maine: avoid flu epidemic

   According to recent news reports, the flu has reached epidemic levels in Maine. Is it too late to get flu shots in Maine? No, not at all too late, because it looks like the flu will be … Continue

2. Coats for Maine Seniors During Freeport Sparkle Weekend 2013

   With freezing temperatures and winter weather on the way, Merrymeeting Bay Triad announced that the “Coats For Seniors” collection drive will again culminate at the L.L.Bean Flagship Store in Freeport on November 16-18, 2012, during the opening … Continue

3. Hurricane in Maine: storm preparation for major blow

   It’s not very often we get a hurricane in Maine, but we get winter storms, and the storm preparation is almost the same. Here are some thoughts on preparing for this week’s stormy weather: Larry Foote at … Continue

4. Freezing Pipes: use care in draining your systems

   There’s no question that losing power in Maine in the winter can have big implications to your water and heating systems. At my house, for example, we have a lot of solar gain and heat with wood, … Continue

5. Ice Dams: Preventing Winter Water Damage

   They’re very pretty and typical of Maine winters, but if you’ve got icicles, then you’ve got an ice dam. An ice dam is caused by heat leaking into the attic and getting trapped under the roof deck. This … Continue

6. Now that Winter’s Here, Prepare for the Cold

   Now that we’ve had our first lasting snow this season, it’s time to break out the guidelines for cold preparation. We’ve had a very mild fall, and that’s saved on the fuel bills and certainly kept spirits … Continue