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.
December 2023 storm
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn issue flood evacuation orders for areas of the cities
City officials issued flood evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon for sections of Auburn and Lewiston due to an expected “record level” of the Androscoggin River on Wednesday. Evacuees and their pets from both cities are being housed overnight at the Ramada hotel at 490 Pleasant St. in Lewiston. Residents must have identification and a crate for […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, River Valley
‘Please, we gotta get out of here’: Downtown Mexico flooded by swollen rivers
According to the National Weather Service, 5.11 inches of rain fell in Rumford as of 9 p.m. Monday.
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Oxford Hills, River Valley
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.
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Storm watch: Send us your flooding footage
Did you get a photo or video of flooding from Monday’s storm? We want to see it! Upload your footage below to be featured on our website and on social media.
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Storm triggers catastrophic flooding, leaves large swaths of Maine without power
Gov. Janet Mills issued a state of civil emergency for every Maine county except York and Cumberland, and some communities have begun to evacuate neighborhoods as a precaution.