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Storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Maine

Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.

by PATRICK WHITTLE and DAVID SHARP Associated Press December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

A wind and rain storm increasing in intensity throughout the day could cause flooding and power outages in Maine.

More than 60,000 Versant customers and 20,000 CMP customers are in the dark this morning.

by Ryan Breton News Center Maine December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

The question isn’t whether there will be power outages; it’s how many.

The National Weather Service says there is a ‘significant threat for power outages’ along the coast and just inland.

For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.

An overnight storm could bring between 1 and 3 inches of snow to some parts of Maine, and is likely to impact commutes Tuesday morning.

But sun and temperatures in the mid-40s were forecast to melt much of the 1-3 inches that accumulated across southern Maine early Sunday.

The National Weather Service is predicting a small storm Saturday night into Sunday morning.

The rain and snow are expected to taper off throughout the morning.