December 2023 storm Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park monuments succumb to Androscoggin River, even as water recedes

by Steve Sherlock December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

L&A Veterans Council Chairman Jerry DeWitt vows to rebuild park that has been continuously in the works for 25 years.

Business, Local & State, News

Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede

by Aryan Rai December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.

Local & State

Rainfall amounts from Monday’s storm

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Androscoggin County Auburn: 4.99 inches Poland: 4.85 inches Mechanic Falls: 4.53 inches Livermore Falls: 4.07 inches Lisbon: 4.02 inches Cumberland County Bridgton: 5.32 inches New Gloucester: 5.20 inches Harrison: 5.12 inches Casco: 4.40 inches Cumberland Center: 4.40 inches Franklin County Kingfield: 6.06 inches Temple: 6.01 inches Salem: 5.45 inches Rangeley: 5.33 inches Farmington: 5.16 inches […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Storm soaks Androscoggin Historical Society in Lewiston

by Steve Collins December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

Volunteers are scrambling to clean up after water leaked through the roof of the Lisbon Street museum.

Local & State, News

Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line

by Keith Edwards December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo Album: Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park is underwater

by Daryn Slover December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

Veterans Memorial Park is overcome Wednesday morning by the Androscoggin River.

Local & State

Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak

by Jessica Lowell December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.

Local & State

More than 132,000 Mainers enter 4th day without power as restoration efforts continue

by Eric Russell December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

The restoration effort is expected to last all week in some areas, as flooding remains a significant threat and temperatures are expected to plumment.