Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
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More than 132,000 Mainers enter 4th day without power as restoration efforts continue
The restoration effort is expected to last all week in some areas, as flooding remains a significant threat and temperatures are expected to plumment.
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From retailers to ski resorts, Maine businesses also feel storm’s impact
Some ski areas lost roads and a lot of snow cover just days before their busy holiday week begins.
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Powerful storm latest example of bad weather made worse by climate change
The unseasonably warm weather that Maine is experiencing due to an increase in heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere gave the wet winter storm its powerful punch, scientists say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
With ‘deep sadness’ Gov. Janet Mills ponders Lewiston mass shooting
No easy answers for what should come next, but determined to consider every option.
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Maine airports see more people trying to bring guns through security
Airports in Augusta, Portland and Bangor have reported a total of 14 incidents of people trying to bring firearms through security checkpoints so far this year, a number that is twice what was reported for all of last year.
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CMP’s communication with customers closely watched as major restoration continues
The state’s largest utility has been criticized in the past for failing to provide solid information during catastrophic events.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
West Newfield man pleads not guilty to murder charge
Gary Mariner, 65, is accused of killing Danielle Goodwin, 52, of Freeport, in September.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico
Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.