Deadline extended for SNAP recipients to apply for help replacing food

Recipients now have until Jan. 18 to apply for benefits to replace food lost as a result of Dec. 18 storm.

Department encourages people to take advantage of mental health help

Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges

Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.

Line workers in Augusta helping restore power have gear stolen from trucks

Even as the theft was reported, Mainers came together to feed hundreds of linemen who are away from their homes working on restoring electricity in the aftermath of this week's storm.

Christmas meals planned in central Maine for those in need

'The dinner is important this year, especially because many people lost power and had food go bad in the freezer, and many can’t cook,' said Kim Lawrence, who has helped organize a community meal in Winslow.

Phone chargers available for those impacted by Dec. 18 storm

Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists

U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.

Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede

Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.

Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak

Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.

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.