The weekend storms killed at least 4 people, including an infant.
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In wake of storms, FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Harpswell
On April 10, FEMA set up a disaster recovery center in Harpswell to provide locals with financial relief from winter storm damage.
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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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine food businesses take a hit when outage forces them to toss perishable items
A weekend ice storm that wiped out power along the coast for more than a day has caused some restaurants and markets to lose food, and revenue.
Posted inMaine
Coastal Maine towns, businesses question whether to rebuild or retreat after January storms
In Machias, officials still haven’t returned to the town office and aren’t sure if they ever should.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Support builds for $50 million fund to aid small businesses hurt by winter storms
A bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, received unanimous, bipartisan endorsement in committee on Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Mills makes formal requests for federal disaster relief from January storms
The state estimates that the storms caused $70.3 million in damage to roads, piers and other public infrastructure.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift
Back-to-back natural disasters caused significant damage to Maine’s coastal infrastructure, leaving some wharf owners to wonder what it will take to rebuild and how they’ll pay for it.
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Maine DEP moves to fast-track recovery permits after destructive winter storms
Lawmakers hope to ease some environmental regulations so people can build more durable infrastructure and recover more quickly after January’s storms.