Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
December 2023 storm
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More than 132,000 Mainers enter 4th day without power as restoration efforts continue
The restoration effort is expected to last all week in some areas, as flooding remains a significant threat and temperatures are expected to plumment.
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From retailers to ski resorts, Maine businesses also feel storm’s impact
Some ski areas lost roads and a lot of snow cover just days before their busy holiday week begins.
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Powerful storm latest example of bad weather made worse by climate change
The unseasonably warm weather that Maine is experiencing due to an increase in heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere gave the wet winter storm its powerful punch, scientists say.
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Powerful storm brings high school sports to a standstill in central Maine
Widespread power outages and flooding have area athletic directors waiting, considering options.
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CMP’s communication with customers closely watched as major restoration continues
The state’s largest utility has been criticized in the past for failing to provide solid information during catastrophic events.
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Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico
Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.
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Man killed in storm-related accident in Fairfield
The man, whose name has not yet been released, was the second person killed by Monday’s storm.
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Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.