Monday’s powerful storm latest example of bad weather made worse by climate change

The unseasonably warm weather that Maine is experiencing due to an increase in heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere gave the wet winter storm its powerful punch, scientists say.

Powerful storm brings high school sports to a standstill in central Maine

Widespread power outages and flooding have area athletic directors waiting, considering options.

CMP’s communication with customers closely watched as major restoration continues

The state's largest utility has been criticized in the past for failing to provide solid information during catastrophic events.

Lewiston, Auburn issue flood evacuation orders for areas of the cities

‘Please, we gotta get out of here’: Downtown Mexico flooded by swollen rivers

According to the National Weather Service, 5.11 inches of rain fell in Rumford as of 9 p.m. Monday.

Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico

Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.

Man killed in storm-related accident in Fairfield

The man, whose name has not yet been released, was the second person killed by Monday’s storm.

Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine

The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.

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Storm triggers catastrophic flooding, leaves large swaths of Maine without power

Gov. Janet Mills issued a state of civil emergency for every Maine county except York and Cumberland, and some communities have begun to evacuate neighborhoods as a precaution.