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The Varsity Girls Basketball team battled from start to finish against Madison tonight but came up short in the end

The Varsity Girls Basketball team battled from start to finish against Madison tonight but came up short in the end. Here are the scorers:

Madi Dow- 12 pts
Layce Boucher- 8 pts
Ella Young- 6 pts( and 7 rebounds!)
Brooke Bennett- 4 pts( and 10 rebounds!)
Emma Clukey- 4 pts
Maisy Chase- 4 pts

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If you’re looking for a place to stay Skyline Ridge Vacation Rentals-Moose Mountain Cabin has February vacation and times in March open

If you’re looking for a place to stay Skyline Ridge Vacation Rentals-Moose Mountain Cabin has February vacation and times in March open. Check them out. Support those who support us
If you’re looking for a place to stay Skyline Ridge Vacation Rentals-Moose Mountain Cabin has February vacation and times in March open. Check them out. Support those who support us
Slippery Sliders Snowmobile Club of Roxbury/Byron Maine

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Snow Sunday and again Monday night, and about that cold late week

Snow Sunday and again Monday night, and about that cold late week

Pardon me for taking a break on Friday. A touch of illness and a whole lot of being worn out from the recent stretch of weather got to me and I needed to take care of myself. Given the number of balls I am juggling with life, I need to step back at times in order to stay sharp and deliver my best effort here. My focus through the winter here is on storms and impact weather. The day-to-day forecasting of chasing cloud cover and mountain snow showers is not my thing as a single man operation. Seeing the teams of people on television and in the National Weather Service offices, I am amazed that I pull it off as well as I do. In some cases, I don’t do so well, but usually I am not alone in that regard. The atmosphere is a lot bigger than me, but the journey of the past 11 years of doing this has been incredible, and I thank you for giving me an opportunity to serve you. 

Watching the cold minion to the north

Saturday 7 PM to next Sunday 7 PM – The cold to the north has been bottled up over Hudson Bay for several days now. It’s been blocked all around from going too far given all the ridging around the Northern Hemisphere. This is the “polar vortex” which is an accurate meteorological term that unfortunately some media outlets have hijacked and used as a scare tactic for headlines and clickbait internet stories. Given the strong ridging containing it, it does appear to uncork a bit over the northeast United States and Eastern Canada, but this isn’t a stratospheric warming event that will unload the cold to create a Hoth like experience for days on end, but it doesn’t appear to go too far southeast for too long. I’ll get into the late week cold later in the post.

​Overall, a relatively boring upper-level pattern is in store once we get through a couple waves, the first on Sunday, and then the next one Monday night, and then a deeper trough comes in late week. 

A bit of everything on the way for Sunday

Sunday 8 AM to Monday 3 AM – A weak area of low pressure passes to the northwest in a classic inside runner track, but with the cold air in place from Saturday night’s cold frontal passage, the temperatures stay cold enough for snow. Another cold front moves in to sweep the precipitation out of the region Sunday evening. Ahead of it, a gusty southwest wind flow develops and brings rain showers to the coastal plain, a bit of a mix over the foothills, and snow for the mountains and north. 
For most areas, this is a nuisance event. It will be enough to scrape and salt for the western foothills up into southern Aroostook. The ski hills and the north will pick up some good fluff out of this. The Liquid equivalent with this will push one-third of an inch where snow is expected to accumulate the most. The taller peaks of the ski hills and Katahdin may pick up 8-10″ out of it with the serious fluff factor being the key contributor as higher ratio snow event. 

Statewide snow Monday night into Tuesday morning

Monday 1 PM to Tuesday 10 AM – An upper-level trough dips down from the northwest and picks up some juice from the Great Lakes and brings some snow to the area. I think the evening commute on Monday should be mainly snow free in the usual 3-6 PM window over the south. Third shifters are likely to be driving into it during the overnight. Another nuisance event here as a general 1-3″ is expected out of this one across the state, with all areas seeing accumulations to deal with to start Tuesday morning. Expect some slick spots to start off, but improvement on the roads should occur as the morning progresses. 

About the cold late week

Everyone knows it is February, right? Sometimes I am puzzled by people’s reactions when you tell them it is going to get cold. It’s supposed to be cold this time of year. The state has been spoiled with well above normal temperatures all winter. 

I am looking at the ensemble range of high and low temperatures for Portland on Saturday when it is expected to be the coldest. No question it could be the coldest night of the season thus far. It’s about three weeks late getting here. As you can see, it’s a one hit wonder. We’ll have one day of cold and by Monday morning it will be long forgotten. If you have cold sensitive water pipes, you’ll want to make sure they stay warm, but this isn’t going to last long. 

Another point to note on this chart is the range of temperatures indicated by the gray boxes and the whiskers that go above and below each.

A bit of a climatology lesson here… 

Going through the history of February 4th through all the data that I could dig up where I could present some idea of the pattern brought me to 1971. Outside of the deep trough to the west that was going on, the area east of the Mississippi is pretty much in line with the ridge. The actual ridge of 1971 was a bit further east than what is being predicted here. 

For those that have followed me for a while know that I go on an occasional rant in winter because models tend to move deep cold too progressively. As cold as the air is over Hudson Bay it is like throwing a cinder block. Cold air is dense, often times it does not cooperate with model ideas (see also: cold air damming events). While I can see where this could be the coldest day of the season thus far (that is easy, we haven’t had that many) I don’t think it will be as cold as the European model (or others on the cold side) predict. 

If I have done my homework correctly, the last time Portland recorded a complete 24-hour period below zero is January 15, 1957. The only other time in recorded history that occurred was before that on February 15, 1943. The chances of Portland staying below zero for the entire day is highly unlikely. Also, the ocean temperature is in the 40s, and that plays a big factor in this as well. 

Climatologically speaking, it doesn’t make sense what the models are putting out right now. 

So, what did the final almanac data look like for February 4, 1971?

Caribou: Low -30° / High +4°
Bangor: Low -26° / High +15°
Portland Low: -19° / High +13°

Of the three, Caribou has a legit chance of staying below zero on Saturday. 

We’ll have one day of bitter temperatures. Make sure your pipes are ready to handle it. 

Temperature outlook through Thursday

We are near the tail end of what is typically the coldest time of the year. The average high and low for Caribou for January 28 is 20° and 1°. For Portland, 32° and 15°. The cool down is on the way late week. 
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Mountain Valley wins their second Dual of the day against Lisbon/Oak Hill 48-24. #FalconsFly

Mountain Valley wins their second Dual of the day against Lisbon/Oak Hill 48-24.

At 160 Matty Muscles(McWilliams) got caught in the first period by Fitzsinmons of L-OH.

Devlyn Gross had a very competitive match at 170 but ended up getting stuck by Ridley of L-OH.

Kaden Paaso controlled his match at 182 against Bernard of L-OH before securing the pin at the end of the second period.

Reeghan Nisibit, Jackson Rajaneimi, Remi Gauthier, Nate Gamache, Vinny Duguay, Lucas Libby and Owen Gaudette all won by forfeit.

L-OH had forfeit victories by Gabi Turner, and Demetrius Clark.

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Mountain Valley wins their first Dual of the day over the Warriors of Fort Kent. 54-12 #FalconsFly

Mountain Valley wins their first Dual of the day over the Warriors of Fort Kent. 54-12

Remi Gauthier dropped his match at 132 to Desjardins of FK.

Nate Gamache earned a quick :20 pin at 145 against Desjardins of FK.

Lucas Libby earned a second period pin bumping up to 160 against Desjardins(yes another) of FK.

Reeghan Nisbit, Jackson Rajaneimi, Matt McWilliams, Grady Mack, Kaden Paaso, and Owen Gaudette all won by forfeits.

Joel Desjardins from FK also won by forfeit.

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Daily Notifications for 1/28/2023

28 Jan 2023
Recent Obituaries

We’re here to share a list of the most recent online tributes created by our funeral home staff in honor of loved ones lost. We invite you to visit those important to you and share memories, upload photos or videos, or simply light a candle in their honor.

The tributes created in the past 24 hours are…

You can easily view any obituary by clicking the links above or by visiting our website.

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Have questions?
207-364-4545

Gooood morning BMOM’ers!

Gooood morning BMOM’ers! We’re happy to say that the Allagash & St John are open! Tubing is open! Woo hoo!
Also we wanted to remind you that the Chisholm Ski Club is hosting the Sassi & Jr Sassi nordic races today. This won’t affect the alpine trails, but will affect the parking lot.
Don’t miss The Acoustipalians in the Last Run Pub today from 2pm-5pm.
Full trail report: https://skiblackmountain.org/mountain-report-1
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Gooood morning BMOM’ers! We’re happy to say that the Allagash & St John are open! Tubing is open! Woo hoo!
Also we wanted to remind you that the Chisholm Ski Club is hosting the Sassi & Jr Sassi nordic races today. This won’t affect the alpine trails, but will affect the parking lot.
Don’t miss The Acoustipalians in the Last Run Pub today from 2pm-5pm.
Full trail report: https://skiblackmountain.org/mountain-report-1
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Our Snowsports School just added Glade Clinics #BMOMit

Our Snowsports School just added Glade Clinics to our lesson offerings! Improve your skills & explore the incredible glade network that the Angry Beavers created.
Visit our lessons page to find out how to reserve your place with the ONLY SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL IN MAINE to offer these clinics. https://skiblackmountain.org/snowsports
#AngryBeaversRock #BMOMit
Our Snowsports School just added Glade Clinics to our lesson offerings! Improve your skills & explore the incredible glade network that the Angry Beavers created.
Visit our lessons page to find out how to reserve your place with the ONLY SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL IN MAINE to offer these clinics. https://skiblackmountain.org/snowsports
#AngryBeaversRock #BMOMit
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Due to changes in my family situation, a lack of volunteers and information submissions, and fiscal constraints, I have had to cut back on the amount of effort I expend supporting this site. Some sections have been scaled back and others eliminated. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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This and That

Open Friday 10-5
34 Exchange St Rumford
Some really unique storm predators, resin incense and burners and crystals in cute little bottles and skull bottles.
Have the best day ever!🌟🌙☀️🙌


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  • January 27, 2023 by

JANUARY 2023 NEW ARRIVALS

JANUARY 2023 NEW ARRIVALS
LUDDEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

ADULT FICTION
Wicked Dreams, Jackson
A Book Club To Die For, St. James
Beneath the Willow Tree, Hanna
The Deadly Shallows, Pettrey
All That We Are, Stewart
Kit McBride Gets A Wife, Barry
Mutts and Magnolias, Hanna
Sleep No More, Krentz
The Lost and Found Girl, Yates
Home of the Heart, Brown
Finding Grace, Thomas
Code 6, Grippando
The House of Wolves, Patterson
Just the Nicest Couple, Kubica
Hard to Break, Ledwidge
The Backup Plan, Shalvis
Light to the Hills, Blaylock
The Innocent Wife, Regan
A Dangerous Business, Smiley
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng, Preston & Child
Dark of Night , Coble
Don’t Open the Door, Brennan
NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority, Karp
All the Dangerous Things, Willingham
Love, Clancy, Cameron
You Must Remember This, Rosenfield

ADULT NON-FICTION
Baby Names 2023, Turner
Sold Out, Rickards
The January 6th Report
101 Greatest Soups On the Planet, Mylroie
1000 Hours Outside, Yurich

ADULT FICTION – LARGE PRINT
Like the Wind, Hatcher
Fields of Fire, Steck
Some Kind of Hero, Alexander
The Story of Love, Wiseman
The Woman Who Built A Bridge, Crigger

JUVENILE FICTION
Cocoa’s Cranky Valentine, Shepherd
Dog Squad; Cat Crew, Grabenstein
Bad Kitty Does Not Like Valentines Day, Bruel
Love Birds, Yolen
Little Owl’s Love, Srinivasan
Love From Llama Llama, Dewdney
Magic Treehouse #37 Rhinos at Recess, Osborne
Rocket’s Secret Valentine, Hills
Pig the Rebel, Blabey
The Totally (Not) Wicked Stepmother, Berger
Grumpy Monkey, the Egg Sitter, Lang
Construction Site You’re Just Right, Rinker
The Stolen Heir, Black
Only the Trees Know, Whittingham
When Your Daddy’s a Soldier, Mellan
Walking Your Human, Ledden
Leave It to Plum!, Phelan
The Superteacher Project, Korman
Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper, Rosenthal
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?, Yolen
What Are You?, Trimmer
The Imagination Station: Sled Run for Suvival, Hering
The Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Shadow
Of Doubt, Peters
A Friend Is … , Thiesing
The Family Business, Appelhans
Dark On Light, White

JUVENILE NON-FICTION
What Was Reconstruction, Smith
Wolves, Gibbons
Are We Running Out of Water?, Thomas

GRAPHIC NOVELS
Animal Rescue Friends 2: Friends Fur-Ever
Babysitters Club: Mary Anne’s Bad Luck Mystery, Cheng
Wings of Fire, Moon Rising, Sutherland
Besties Find Their Groove, Miller
Karen’s Birthday, Farina
Animorphs: The Encounter, Grine

JUVENILE PAPERBACKS
Mouse VS Wild, Stilton

AUDIO CD’S
So Long, Chester Wheeler, Hyde
The Whittiers , Steel
Frozen Detective, Flower

DVD’S
Ticket to Paradise
After Ever Happy
Highlights – Animals and Their Homes
Highlights – Energy and How We Use It

ADULT PAPERBACKS

The Next Best Day, Sala
Dead Man’s Trail, Morgan
Look Both Ways, Barclay
The Forever Farmhouse, McClain
Hope Creek, Dailey
Preacher’s Purge, Johnstone
Vanished in the Mountains, Stowe
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Daily Notifications for 1/27/2023

27 Jan 2023
Recent Obituaries

We’re here to share a list of the most recent online tributes created by our funeral home staff in honor of loved ones lost. We invite you to visit those important to you and share memories, upload photos or videos, or simply light a candle in their honor.

The tributes created in the past 24 hours are…

You can easily view any obituary by clicking the links above or by visiting our website.

RIGHT THIS WAY

Have questions?
207-364-4545