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Maine, News

Rare tornado caused limited power outages in Maine

by Steve Craig July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

About 400 CMP customers have since had their electricity restored, the utility says.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

PHOTOS: Fast-moving storm blows through L-A

by Russ Dillingham July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

Wednesday night’s thunderstorm causes minor flooding and wind damage throughout the area.

Franklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills

Thousands lose power in Franklin and Oxford counties as thunderstorms rumble through Maine

by Dennis Hoey July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

About 2,700 Central Maine Power customers were without electricity as of 12:35 a.m. Thursday in Franklin County.

Maine

Severe thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon

by WGME July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford until 7/08 2:45PM pic.twitter.com/s87TroEFI7 — Charlie Lopresti (@CharlieWGME) July 8, 2020 There is a chance for thunderstorms across Maine this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Androscoggin, Cumberland and Oxford counties until 10 p.m. Some may become severe with […]

Maine

Record dry weather in Portland region further complicates farming

by Peggy Grodinsky June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

The past month has seen less than a half-inch of rainfall, unprecedented for this time of year.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

PHOTO: Staying cool in Auburn

by Russ Dillingham June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

Siblings squirt each other with a hose while playing in their backyard Tuesday afternoon.

Business, Maine, News

As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance

by STAFF REPORT June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.