From Embden to Skowhegan, Gardiner to Hallowell, on Thanksgiving day many in central Maine are thankful for family, health and security, but also for the communities in which they live.

Gov. Paul LePage lets state workers go home at 1 p.m. with 10-14 inches of snow expected in Kennebec, Franklin and Somerset counties.

York and Cumberland counties are hit hard as the nor’easter dumps wet, heavy snow, and power will be out for many on Thanksgiving.