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.
Kennebec Journal
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Spring storm expected to bring rain, power outages to central Maine
Hard on the heels of last week’s spring snowstorm, a powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to Maine Monday.
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Quarantine buddies find temporary homes in central Maine
As people across Maine are spending more time at home under public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus, some are choosing to spend that time fostering animals.
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Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic
Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.
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Funeral homes adapting during coronavirus pandemic
Meeting with families by video platforms to plan funerals, postponing services until later in the spring or summer and wearing extra protective gear while working with the deceased are among the ways funeral directors have adapted during the pandemic.
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Central Maine drive-in eateries making comeback in age of coronavirus
A staple in the 1960s and ’70s, car hop dining has bolstered restaurant’s revenue after the coronavirus outbreak closed dining rooms.
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Central Maine customers await return of cable service
While power outages also mean cable outages, some people lost cable services while the lights stayed on in the recent spring snowstorm.
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Central Mainers still dealing with no power
Sam and Alan Sanborn, of Canaan, and Joan Phillips-Sandy, of Waterville, found creative ways to make do, as by Saturday afternoon, they had been without power since Thursday night.
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Augusta ponders budgeting despite coronavirus pandemic
Officials hope to approve a budget before start of fiscal year, but the coronavirus could have impact beyond health.
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More central Maine schools to close, go fully online until end of the school year
After a Tuesday recommendation from the Department of Education commissioner, many schools decided Friday to close their doors and continue remote learning through the rest of this year’s academic calendar.