flooding Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways

by Penelope Overton April 14, 2026April 13, 2026

With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.

Maine, News

Maine flood risk eases, but ice jams pose a danger

by Keith Edwards March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.

Business, Maine, News

Colby College to launch program in Port Clyde to help Maine communities tackle natural disasters

by Kay Neufeld August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.

The Franklin Journal

Forum on Sandy River flooding seeks input to help shape mitigation plans

by Pam Harnden June 14, 2025June 15, 2025

Anyone who has been impacted by or has concerns about flooding of the Sandy River is asked to complete an online survey that will be used to determine future steps to prevent or lessen potential impacts.

Maine, News

Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine

by Kelley Bouchard May 5, 2025May 6, 2025

Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern are expected to hit Maine late Monday and continue through Wednesday.

The Franklin Journal

Proposed wastewater plant flood mitigation plan shared

by Pam Harnden March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

With recent flooding events causing loss of equipment and the potential for future floods, a plan is being looked into that could lessen impacts.

Franklin, Maine, News

Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine

by Keith Edwards March 17, 2025March 18, 2025

Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.