What is a bomb cyclone? An atmospheric scientist explains.

The Conversation: The U.S. Eastern Seaboard is one of the regions where bombogenesis is most common.

Snowfall estimates creep up for central Maine as nor’easter’s track leans farther inland

The snow will fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service, and will start mid-morning Saturday.

Photo album: Weathering the storm in downtown Lewiston

People work, play, and deliver during Friday's snowstorm.

Break out the shovels: Snow covers much of Maine

The first plowable snow of the season drops 5 to 7 inches to southern Maine.

Snowstorm headed to southern Maine

The National Weather Service says 8 and 12 inches will fall across much of York and Cumberland counties beginning Monday night.

Photo: Auburn siblings frolic in the snow

Snowballs and shovels make for fun

Thousands left in dark as snowstorm blankets central, western Maine

First major snowstorm of season accumulating at “1 to 2 inches an hour” with winds “approaching 40 miles per hour,” according to National Weather Service.

Street Talk: Snow days then vs. snow days now

Getting ready to do something truly stupid with a roof rake and a saucer sled.

Mainers brace for snow wallop

Last-minute Auburn parking ban results in numerous vehicles towed