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.
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Sea Dogs postpone Friday night’s season opener in wake of storm
The team announces that Saturday afternoon’s game is postponed as well, and is assessing whether the opener can played on Sunday afternoon.
Crews make progress, but more than 125,000 still without power in Maine
A CMP spokesman says some York County customers won’t get power back until early next week.
Heavy snow in April? Mainers scoff at spring storm after warm winter
The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
Snow tracker: See how much snow fell Thursday in Maine
Snow totals were updated Friday at 11:32 a.m. Hover over marked locations to see totals. Source: National Weather Service
See power outage maps from Central Maine Power, Versant Power
Source: Central Maine Power Source: Versant Power
Nor’easter slams Maine, causing 350,000 outages at the storm’s peak
CMP and Versant expect restoration efforts to stretch into next week in the areas hardest hit by the heavy snow and high wind.
State and local governments shut offices in advance of Thursday storm
Central Maine Power is pre-staging crews ahead of the expected nor’easter, and cities and towns have instituted parking bans.
Nor’easter bringing heavy snow, strong winds to arrive Wednesday night
Heavy snow and wind will combine to bring down tree limbs. The storm will likely last all day Thursday, building steam the night before, and linger into Friday.
April nor’easter could bring 12 or more inches of snow to parts of Maine
High winds and heavy snow from ‘one of the more significant snows we’ve seen this season’ will combine to create a risk of downed branches and power outages starting Wednesday night.