POWER OUTAGES: From a peak of 90,000 customers, down to 3,500 as of Wednesday afternoon. Central Maine Power expected to have electricity restored for all customers by day’s end.
EVACUATIONS: No mandatory evacuation orders.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN SHELTERS: One shelter, several stand-by. None was needed.
INJURIES/DEATHS: A few injuries, no deaths.
KEY ROAD/ GOVERNMENT CLOSINGS: Amtrak’s Downeaster resumed service Wednesday.
HIGHLIGHTS: Maine Forest Service announced Wednesday it was sending crews to New York City. Utilities were considering sending line crews upon completion of work in Maine.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “They’re very upset. I keep telling them that we’ll reschedule. It’ll all work out. But it’s hard on them.” Mary Savage, a mother of three in Lebanon, where Wednesday’s trick or treating was postponed because of power outages.
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