Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
December 2023 storm
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington to replace plow truck damaged in December storm
The Wastewater/Sewer Department lost two plow trucks and a skid steer in the December 2023 flood.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington OKs replacing flood-damaged plow truck
The Wastewater/Sewer Department had two plow trucks and a skid steer damaged by flooding in the December 2023 storm.
Posted inMaine, News
Biden declares December storm a disaster in Maine, green-lighting repairs in 10 counties
The formal disaster declaration is expected to open up federal disaster relief funding in Maine counties hit hard by the storm.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Disaster readiness program to begin in February for Rumford and Mexico
Funds to be administered through General Assistance offices in Rumford and Mexico under the guidance of Envision Rumford.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Road commissioner details Newry’s storm damage
It will be around the end of February when the town finds out if FEMA declares it a disaster.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Waste water treatment plant workers used a portable generator to keep Bethel pumps going
They pushed 1.1 million gallons of water through a system meant to handle 340,000 gallons a day.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 staff steps up during December flood
Bus drivers, custodians and kitchen staff went above and beyond when asked to provide emergency shelter for Pinnacle Health and Rehab residents and their caregivers during the December 2023 wind and rain storm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hallowell businesses still reeling from historic Kennebec River flooding
Some shops are hoping to reopen by early February. Meanwhile, local organizations are collaborating to assist with recovery efforts and prepare for future disasters.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
State to remove temporary bridge over the Sandy River in Farmington
The temporary bridge was being used for traffic before it was heavily damaged while a new bridge is being built.