The National Weather Service said winds gusted up to 50 mph on Friday, but that sunnier, drier weather is on the way over the weekend and into next week.
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Power outages fall below 70,000 – but for Mainers still in the dark, that’s little comfort
A two-day nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow Wednesday and Thursday knocked out power for almost 400,000 CMP and Versant customers.
Frequency of ferocious storms, power outages on the rise in Maine
Columbia University public health researchers found that the typical Maine customer went without power for longer than average between 2018 and 2020.
Southern Maine business owners, residents recount close calls with falling trees during nor’easter
Kennebunk and Pownal were among the hardest-hit areas in the state. Many who live in those towns were still without power more than a day after the storm.
Sea Dogs postpone Friday night’s season opener in wake of storm
The team announces that Saturday afternoon’s game is postponed as well, and is assessing whether the opener can played on Sunday afternoon.
Crews make progress, but more than 125,000 still without power in Maine
A CMP spokesman says some York County customers won’t get power back until early next week.
Heavy snow in April? Mainers scoff at spring storm after warm winter
The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
Snow tracker: See how much snow fell Thursday in Maine
Snow totals were updated Friday at 11:32 a.m. Hover over marked locations to see totals. Source: National Weather Service
See power outage maps from Central Maine Power, Versant Power
Source: Central Maine Power Source: Versant Power
Nor’easter slams Maine, causing 350,000 outages at the storm’s peak
CMP and Versant expect restoration efforts to stretch into next week in the areas hardest hit by the heavy snow and high wind.