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A springtime storm brought heavy snow and thick ice to various areas of Maine, with significant snowfall reported in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Somerset, Waldo, and York counties, as well as in neighboring New Hampshire. Freezing rain was also reported in several counties.
Dairy Queen is celebrating the start of spring by offering customers a free small vanilla ice cream cone on Monday, March 20th. The offer is limited to one cone per person and is available at participating locations while supplies last. The promotion is not valid on delivery or mobile orders. Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day event is an all-day one and is a way to kick off treat season.
The first day of spring starts on Monday afternoon, marking the start of the Persian New Year, the countdown to Easter, and the lesser-known of two Earth Days. The Northern Hemisphere will begin tilting toward the sun, bringing longer and warmer days. The season is expected to bring hotter than average temperatures to the East Coast, with a slightly above average chance of more precipitation than usual this spring. Expect temperatures in the mid to upper 50s on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a chance of rain on Wednesday.
Three zodiac signs, Leo, Virgo, and Libra, will experience a change in their friendships during the Vernal Equinox on March 20, 2023. As Springtime brings renewal and life, these signs will feel a sense of urgency to reach out to old friends and rekindle relationships. They are ready to get out and have fun, and the days of sitting at home are over. It's time to enjoy life and hold friends tight, as the pandemic is over and it's time to start living again.
The cherry blossoms in Portland are starting to bloom, with a minor showing expected by the end of this week and peak times beginning mid to late next week. The Portland Japanese Garden's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom toward the end of March or early April, with a possible delay due to recent snow and cold weather. Keep an eye on the garden's "2023 Cherry Blossom Watch" page for updates.