Wear layers. You can always take off a layer of you are too hot, but if you didn’t bring it with you to wear, you can’t add a layer if you are cold.

Make sure your boots have good treads on them so you don’t slip on ice walking from your car to work.

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are good ways to get outside and have fun during the winter.

Always clear your windshield of snow, ice and frost before you drive. Clear the top of your car off so snow falling off your car doesn’t damage some one else’s.

When driving during snow, sleet or black ice, change lanes slowly, ie, over a much greater distance than you would during dry weather. This allows your tires to maintain their traction on the road. Do not stomp on your brakes as this can also cause you to lose traction. I have been driving in NE’s worst weather for over 50 years first as ski patrol then as a healthcare professional. People going too fast for the conditions is the number one cause of people off the road. The number one cause of the big pileups you see in the news are people traveling too close. Do not let other drivers bully you into going faster than you feel you can safely drive given your lack of experience.

Should you go into a skid, turn the wheel in the direction of the skid. If you rear end is sliding to the right, turn your wheel towards the right. Don’t stomp on the brakes! It is some themes helpful for a person new to snowy weather to practice in an empty parking lot.

There are many great places to eat in Maine, especially seafood. The Portland area has a wonderful assortment of ethnic restaurants as well.

The best advice I can give you is to relax and enjoy all the different seasons and opportunities that Maine has to offer.