What do new Mainers need to know to survive winter?

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More people are moving to Maine , and that means even more folks will be making emergency trips to the store when snow is in the forecast.

In a few sentences, what do you think new Mainers need to know to survive their first winter? Submit your answer in the form below, and we’ll share our favorites next weekend.