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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
As cleanup from Lee continues, CMP says most customers should have power back
The Maine Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies were working with local safety officials on cleanup and recovery.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages
There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
The latest details as Lee transitions into a nor’easter
Lee is no longer a tropical system, though the state is still expecting rain and wind.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
Power outages climb as Lee hits as nor’easter
Winds are expected to pick up throughout the day, with the storm at its strongest around noon.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2023
One dead from storm damage as Lee knocks out power, blows over trees across Maine
Nearly 100,000 Central Maine Power and Versant customers lost power at the storm's peak. A man died in Waldo County after a tree fell on his car as he was driving.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Mills urges caution as Hurricane Lee’s landfall looms
At a press conference Friday afternoon, state officials said the large wind field is expected to bring damaging winds and flooding to the state on Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Hurricane watch lifted for Down East Maine
The state is still expected to experience tropical storm conditions, with coastal erosion, downed trees and power outages.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide
New England will feel some effects from Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricane’s wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
Preparations underway as Maine coast braces for impact of Hurricane Lee
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to preemptively provide federal resources to support the state's response to the storm, which is expected to hit Friday night and Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
New England has been hit by a likely tornado. Hurricane Lee is up next
A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.
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