Kennebec River breaches banks as thousands remain without power in central Maine
Flooding, storm damage and continuing widespread power outages are hampering travel Tuesday, as recovery efforts get underway.
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Flooding, storm damage and continuing widespread power outages are hampering travel Tuesday, as recovery efforts get underway.
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.
Around 30 residents attended the annual Town Meeting Wednesday night.
Residents to vote on 46 warrant articles during the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.