Many nonprofits and advocacy groups across Maine, and the nation, have seen fewer volunteers during the pandemic, but research shows donating your time to help others can improve physical and mental health. Volunteering can also provide a sense of purpose, teach new skills and help build and nurture relationships, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System. Carl Bucciantini, volunteer state president for AARP Maine, said everyone has valuable skills, expertise or opinions to offer. .
Kentucky emergency leaders think we won't get as much ice as they initially thought, but predictions are still around a quarter of an inch to half an inch of ice.
City and state leaders are continuing to keep an eye on the winter storm, which includes freezing rain, ice, and freezing temperatures, that set in on Thursday.
The preparation is mostly done as road crews throughout the region, including here in Scott County, are preparing for a storm with a strong possibility of ice.
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to hit Kentucky Wednesday night through Friday mo.