Frigid Friday on tap in Maine before snow this weekend and more cold

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3 months ago

January 16, 2026

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Frigid Friday on tap in Maine before snow this weekend and more cold

PORTLAND (WGME) — Friday will feature lots of sunshine, cold temperatures, wind chills, and wind.

Many changes are on the way, including the coldest air mass we’ve seen this season yet.

Wind chills, or feel-like temperatures, will begin in the negatives and single digits for much of Friday morning.

Highs will sit in the 20s with wind chills in the single digits and teens.

Winds are picking up as well.

Winds will gust from the west up to 30 MPH.

This will impact the wind chill factor as mentioned above.

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There will be some temperature and precipitation changes for the weekend.

30s return on Saturday and Sunday with some snow to cover.

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On Saturday, our team is tracking a weak system which will bring a round of light snow to the area.

A few showers are likely in the morning.

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A more steady, yet wet snow will push through in the afternoon through the evening.

Rain and mixed precipitation could mix in at the coast.

A few inches of snow is likely, mostly 1 to 3″ across the area.

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New England Patriots play at home at 3PM on Sunday.

Expect lots of clouds at Gillette Stadium with 30s. There is a chance of some light snow post-sunset.

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Big story next week will be the cold temperatures. Colder temps should arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Beyond that, we are a little over a week away from the coldest air mass of the season yet.

Do you have any weather questions? Email our Weather Authority team at weather@wgme.com. We’d love to hear from you!

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Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats

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10 hours ago

April 7, 2026

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Regular gas tops , premium over in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats

Brady Chapman fills up one of four trucks he uses for his business Wednesday at Irving Gas Station in Bethel. Regular gas was $4.09 at the station. (Rose Lincoln/Staff Writer)

Maine’s average price for regular gasoline rose to its highest point since August 2022, as the conflict in Iran continues to drive up global oil costs.

A gallon of regular gas averaged $4.03 here Tuesday, ticking up more than 6 cents overnight, according to data aggregated by motor club AAA. That price has risen 38.5% — about $1.12 — since Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel struck Iran, triggering a conflict that has since spilled into the broader Middle East.

Maine’s average price crossed the $4 threshold a week after the national average did so. The national average was up to $4.14 Tuesday, AAA data shows.

Premium gas was up to $5.07 per gallon in Maine, topping $5 for the first time in nearly four years. Diesel, meanwhile, averaged about $5.90 per gallon Tuesday.

Collectively, those figures mark the state’s highest average gas prices since the summer of 2022, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove gas prices to record highs. A gallon of regular gas peaked at $5.09 that June, the highest ever recorded by AAA.

This week, Maine’s prices were the 21st highest among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to AAA. California, Hawaii, Washington, Nevada and Oregon all saw average prices above $5 per gallon Tuesday.

This is a developing story.

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Tennessee forward & Maine native J.P. Estrella enters transfer portal

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April 6, 2026

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Tennessee forward & Maine native J.P. Estrella enters transfer portal

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella, a Scarborough native and former South Portland standout, announced earlier today that he is entering the transfer portal.

Estrella shared the news in a social media post, writing that his time at Tennessee “means more to me than I can put into words” and that he’ll “cherish the time I spent there.”

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This Maine Restaurant’s Lobster Roll Is 3 Feet Long… Yes, Really!

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1 day ago

April 6, 2026

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This Maine Restaurant’s Lobster Roll Is 3 Feet Long… Yes, Really!

This iconic spot is a “road-trip-worthy” Maine destination, but can you handle their newest addition?

Spring has sprung, which means plenty of people will take a well-deserved break from the daily grind and hit the open road. If you’re heading out to explore some cool Maine traditions—and you love lobster rolls—we’ve found the perfect stop.

The Taste of Maine restaurant has been serving up delicious seafood since 1978. They’re famous for a few things: a giant inflatable lobster that covers about 75% of the roof, and their claim to fame—the “World’s Largest Lobster Roll.”

These legendary lobster rolls are 22 inches long, and over the years, many customers have taken on the dare of finishing one. If you succeed, you earn membership in the “Clean Plate Club”—no easy feat given the size of this lobster roll.

But this year, Taste of Maine has gone even bigger. Introducing the “Monster” Lobster Roll: 3 feet long, packed with 2½ pounds of fresh Maine lobster meat—tail, claw, and knuckle—all on a 6-inch roll. This colossal creation carries a price tag of $259.99.

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Located at 161 Main Street in Woolwich, Maine, Taste of Maine is now open for its 48th season.

One of the best things about Taste of Maine is watching people take on these enormous lobster rolls. Guests love filming themselves attempting to finish them, including a Guinness World Records titleholder for “World’s Largest Mouth Gape.”

Spring Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

To see just how long Taste of Maine has been a local favorite, check out this classic TV commercial from the 1980s!