Two people were taken to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.
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CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration
Central Maine Power Co. and the state’s public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
Persistent ospreys rebuild on Bath utility pole after eviction by CMP
A persistent pair of ospreys have created a new, if unimpressive, nest atop a utility pole along Route 1 in Bath, despite Central Maine Power’s efforts to get the birds to relocate.
Bath ospreys snub CMP’s new perch; advocate calls for pole barrier removal
Bath’s Leeman Highway ospreys, which are monitored closely by local bird watchers, have so far rejected a new nesting perch CMP installed along the highway after removing a nest in early April.
New report shows striking increase in weather-related power outages in Maine
As more outages occur because of bad weather, a federal grant may help the grid better contain disruptions.
Biddeford landlord claims CMP double-billed her and tenants for nearly 20 years
Maureen Verreault says Central Maine Power Co. overcharged her from February 2005 to January 2023 but will only reimburse her for 6 years of overbilling.
Central Maine Power continues restoration efforts; thousands still in the dark
The utility company slashed power outages by more than 50,000 since Saturday night, but it may take a few more days to restore all customers.
Power outages fall below 70,000 – but for Mainers still in the dark, that’s little comfort
A two-day nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow Wednesday and Thursday knocked out power for almost 400,000 CMP and Versant customers.
Southern Maine business owners, residents recount close calls with falling trees during nor’easter
Kennebunk and Pownal were among the hardest-hit areas in the state. Many who live in those towns were still without power more than a day after the storm.
Power restored to most Mainers affected by Friday outages
The outages were caused by high winds and downed tree branches, a Central Maine Power spokesperson said.