Recipients now have until Jan. 18 to apply for benefits to replace food lost as a result of Dec. 18 storm.
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Department encourages people to take advantage of mental health help
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services encourages Maine people to take advantage of the many resources available to support mental health during this holiday season and at the end of a challenging year for many. While the season can be a cheerful time, it can also lead to an increase in […]
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Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
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Line workers in Augusta helping restore power have gear stolen from trucks
Even as the theft was reported, Mainers came together to feed hundreds of linemen who are away from their homes working on restoring electricity in the aftermath of this week’s storm.
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Christmas meals planned in central Maine for those in need
‘The dinner is important this year, especially because many people lost power and had food go bad in the freezer, and many can’t cook,’ said Kim Lawrence, who has helped organize a community meal in Winslow.
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Phone chargers available for those impacted by Dec. 18 storm
As workers continue efforts to restore power and begin recovery for Mainers impacted by Monday’s heavy rainfall and high winds, UScellular is donating $15,000 between two Maine chapters of the American Red Cross: the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter and the Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter, according to a news release from UScellular. The […]
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Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists
U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.
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Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede
Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.
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Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak
Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
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Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.