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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Kennebec County tallies more than $1 million in public infrastructure damage from flood
The total is expected to increase when all damage reports are filed for representatives from federal and state emergency management agencies to review.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2023
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.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2023
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.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
Incoming storm to bring flood threat, high winds and heavy rain to Maine
Though the storm should last 24 hours or less for most of the state, flooding and power outages are possible.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
There’s federal money to shield communities from disasters. Why isn’t Maine getting more of it?
Small cities and towns face many challenges when it comes to applying for grants, including being unaware of the programs in the first place.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Jay accepts bid from Wilton company to repair retaining wall, do earthwork at North Jay Fire Station
The police chief was successful in getting a risk prevention grant to buy approximately 130 traffic cones.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Wilton home jeopardized by latest rainstorm
Raymond Wiers who lives at 1405 Main Street in the East Wilton section of Wilton is facing uncertainty after heavy rains Monday night into Tuesday eroded the bank behind his home.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2023
Frequently flooded Skowhegan walkway set to be rebuilt after board approves plan
The town Planning Board this week approved a flood hazard development application submitted by New Balance.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Mills seeks $9 million in federal aid for June rainstorm damage
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to declare separate June rainstorms in Oxford and Franklin counties major disasters so the state can receive federal funding to repair roads, bridges and culverts.
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