In Machias, officials still haven’t returned to the town office and aren’t sure if they ever should.
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Heavy rain brings more flooding, power outages to coastal Maine
Wind gusts and falling trees knocked out power for thousands Sunday. Portland received 2.5 inches of rain on top of the already saturated ground.
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Storm-battered Maine communities look to state funding to prepare for warmer, wetter future
Gov. Janet Mills wants to invest $50 million into a fund that is already helping communities across the state prepare for more storms fueled by climate change.
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.
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Hundreds of waterfront businesses to seek storm-related disaster relief
Fishing infrastructure, such as docks and roads, was damaged or wiped out up and down the coast by the 2 powerful storms that slammed Maine last week, and damages are likely to reach millions of dollars.
Posted inNew England
Emergency federal aid approved for Connecticut following severe flooding
The breach prompted emergency power shutoffs and evacuation orders in the area, which were lifted hours later after the dam was deemed not in danger of failing.
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In North Haven, residents battle to save the boatyard at the center of almost everything
After the second powerful storm in days and historically high tides, the shop at the center of boatyard activities was still standing Saturday afternoon.
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Another potent storm brings historic coastal flooding, high winds to an already-drenched Maine
Powerful storm surges, coinciding with the monthly astronomical high tide, flooded low-lying streets in Portland and other coastal communities while damaging businesses and landmarks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Flooding’s on the rise in Maine, but just 1% of homeowners have insurance
Few Mainers have a policy that covers the kind of severe flooding seen in the Dec. 18 storm. As climate change brings more extreme weather events to the state, the impacts could be costly.
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Maine may require property sellers to disclose flood risk
With flooding on the rise as Maine’s weather changes, lawmakers eye measure to lessen economic impact.