The utility company slashed power outages by more than 50,000 since Saturday night, but it may take a few more days to restore all customers.
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Power outages fall below 70,000 – but for Mainers still in the dark, that’s little comfort
A two-day nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow Wednesday and Thursday knocked out power for almost 400,000 CMP and Versant customers.
Photo Album: Power restoration continues after the brutal nor’easter leaves Maine
Trees and power lines were down throughout Androscoggin County.
Frequency of ferocious storms, power outages on the rise in Maine
Columbia University public health researchers found that the typical Maine customer went without power for longer than average between 2018 and 2020.
Mainers continue to dig out and wait for power to be restored
People without electricity Friday struggled to keep their homes warm and their food from going bad.
Sea Dogs postpone Friday night’s season opener in wake of storm
The team announces that Saturday afternoon’s game is postponed as well, and is assessing whether the opener can played on Sunday afternoon.
Crews make progress, but more than 125,000 still without power in Maine
A CMP spokesman says some York County customers won’t get power back until early next week.
Light snow and rain expected today as we dig out from the nor’easter
Rain showers will be around for Friday and Saturday afternoon after some morning snow.
Photo Album: See how people fared during Thursday’s nor’easter
More than a foot of heavy, wet snow fell in the area, and more is forecast for Friday.
Storm brings all sorts of weather mayhem to western Maine
Lewiston Public Works Highway Operations Manager Reggie Poussard described an all-hands-on-deck scenario as dispatchers and road crews worked overnight to take on the storm.