Central Maine Power is working to restore electricity to thousands of customers early Wednesday, after Isaias brought wind gusts of more than 40 mph.
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July was hottest month on record in Portland, weather service says
The high temperature on some days topped 90 degrees, but the lows actually drove the month’s inflated average of 73.7 degrees, a forecaster says.
Pick-your-own strawberry farms in China, Athens draw early risers
A lack of rain that followed late-spring frosts worried farmers, but pickers are turning out early and often to gather strawberries while observing public health recommendations related to COVID-19.
When it rains it pours … in some parts of Maine
But the flooding in some areas won’t be enough to reverse drought conditions in much of the state, given higher than normal temperatures and lower than average rainfall forecast for the next 30 days.
CMP restores power to most customers after severe thunderstorms
Crews worked through the night and the day Sunday restoring electricity to all but 250 customers in York County by Sunday evening.
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.
Snow (yes, snow) is on the way to Maine
Northern and mountain areas of Maine could see more than a half-foot of snow, but other areas are likely to see only a few flakes.
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.