Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
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Power restoration continues after storm leaves more than 91,000 Maine customers in the dark
Most of the outages were reported in Cumberland and York counties, where wind gusts of more than 40 mph were reported.
Outages exceed 91,000 as tropical storm blows through Maine
Central Maine Power is working to restore electricity to thousands of customers early Wednesday, after Isaias brought wind gusts of more than 40 mph.
Following weeks of dry weather, Maine drenched with several inches of rain
The National Weather Service in Gray said Monday the rain would continue into Wednesday, but was unlikely to result in flooding for central and western Maine towns.
Severe thunderstorms knock out power in parts of Maine
Central Maine Power reported more than 1,500 people still without electricity in York County as of 9 p.m. Saturday.
Spring storm leaves nearly 11,000 without power in Maine
Electric utility crews are scrambling to make repairs between periods of high winds.
Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell
Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.
Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding
National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
‘One to remember’: Storm causes chaos across region
In Auburn, falling trees took down power lines and four poles in the area of Hotel Road and Lake Street during Thursday’s fast and furious snow storm. Two hours later in Lewiston, a tree came down on a propane tank while another crashed down onto a trailer and a third onto a car.
Storm knocks out power to thousands in southern Maine
In Portland, more than 2,800 customers were without power Tuesday morning after heavy, wet snow fell overnight.