Periods of light snow will develop across the state this evening.

The snow will start 6-9 PM for most areas.

A weak area of low pressure will move through the Gulf of Maine.

As it does so, it may enhance snowfall rates for areas east of Rockland through Downeast Maine.

A look at Stormtracker at 10:30 PM Sunday. (WGME)

It’s a quick hitter with the snow coming to an end 11 PM to 3 AM from west to east.

This will not be a big event, but likely enough to cause some slippery travel on Monday morning.

A look at Stormtracker at 6 AM Monday. (WGME)

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For many areas north of Portland through central and eastern Maine, a fluffy 1-3” of snow is likely.

Forecast snowfall map for Sunday night. (WGME)

Those areas previously highlighted from Rockland through Downeast may see spots upwards of 4-5”.

This will pass, and the Frigid air settles in.

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Highs on Monday will only top out in the teens to low 20s.

Wind chill values Monday afternoon. (WGME)

Wind chill values will stay in the single digits for much of the day.

Two-thirds of Massachusetts parents polled support a ban on cell phones in school, a new MassINC report found, though nearly as many want an alternative means to contact their child during schooltime.

“Cell phone use in our schools is undeniably fueling distraction and undermining meaningful learning,” said Jennie Williamson, Massachusetts state director of EdTrust, which sponsored the poll from MassINC. “We appreciate legislative leaders for taking this issue seriously, and this poll makes clear that parents overwhelmingly share these concerns. Their strong support for a statewide ban should give lawmakers the momentum needed to carry this bill across the finish line.”

The MassINC poll found 26% of 6-12 grade parents “strongly support” and 40% “somewhat support” a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public schools. The ban reflects a bill being considered in the state Legislature, which was passed by the senate over the summer.

The group polled about 900 Massachusetts parents of grades 6-12 students starting in September 2025. About 88% of parents polled reported their children have a phone or smartwatch.

The debate in Massachusetts comes as at least 33 states have enacted laws or policies banning or limiting cell phone use in schools, according to Ballotpedia. Advocates for the measure, including Gov. Maura Healey and AG Andrea Campbell, have cited the impact of cell phone usage on student distraction and mental health.

While the majority of parents polled supported the ban, another 63% say they would want a way to contact their child during school. In a focus group, parents cited concerns for their kids’ safety and their ability to contact them in an emergency.

Parents voiced broad concerns, asking questions like “What happens if they really need it?” and calling the climate of school violence and social media videotaping “very scary.” The parents’ answers also cited coordinating with their children about before and after school transportation and medical issues among concerns.

About half of parents said they would want more information about the policy and exceptions.

In Beacon Hill’s proposed ban, school districts would be required to implement policies including a “bell-to-bell” ban on usage of personal electronic devices. The legislation would also require districts to institute a method for parents or guardians and students to contact each other during the day if necessary.

District policies could also include exceptions for “necessary accommodations” for school and student health and safety under the bill.

The Massachusetts House has yet to take up the proposal, though House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz indicated interest in the measure in early November, saying the committee is “working through that right now.”

A man was taken into custody following a police pursuit on the New Hampshire seacoast that ended in a multi-hour standoff on Saturday night.

New Hampshire State Police said they received information on Saturday to be on the lookout for a Dodge Ram 3500 in connection with an ongoing investigation in Belmont, which is just south of the Lakes Region.

Around 9:42 p.m., state police learned Strafford police had located the vehicle and was attempting to stop it in their town. However, the driver failed to stop and a police pursuit was initiated.

State police responded to the area and assumed command of the pursuit. The driver of the Dodge traveled through multiple communities, including Somersworth, where a passenger who is a minor was let out of the vehicle. The passenger was not injured in the pursuit and was brought by police to a family member while the pursuit continued.

Tire deflation devices were deployed multiple times before the Dodge ultimately stopped on Route 4 in Durham. The driver refused to get out of the vehicle, so the road was shut down and a standoff ensued as state police troopers negotiated with the driver.

Ultimately, the driver, identified by police as 55-year-old Scott E. Newcomb, of Belmont, got out of the vehicle and was taken into custody. He was later released to Belmont police in connection with their investigation.

Newcomb will be charged by state police with kidnapping, reckless conduct and disobeying an officer in connection with the pursuit and standoff. His court date is still pending.

Officers from five local police departments and the Durham Fire Department and McGregor Memorial EMS assisted state police with the incident.