power outages

Utility crews are hard at work across Maine in the wake of a damaging wind and rain storm that swept across the region just before Christmas.

Highs winds and heavy rains have been causing problems and damage Tuesday across Maine, especially in coastal areas.

In Aroostook County, 1078 meters were affected as of 4 pm Monday.

Versant Power said crews are working to address power outages due to high winds and wind gusts in Aroostyook County and across parts of Maine. Estimated Number of Meters Affected: 3590   Aroostook: 1078 Hancock: 834 Northern Penobscot/Piscataquis County: 1010 Penobscot: 363 Washington: 305 Outage Details: Versant Power crews are addressing a number of power outages Monday afternoon, the result of

Gusts of 63 mph were recorded in Cape Elizabeth, and 58 mph in Bangor.

Wind gusts approached 50 mph throughout the day Wednesday.

For updated information about estimated restoration times, please visit the Live Outage & Restoration Map.

Strong winds have knocked out power to more than 20,000 customers in northern and eastern Maine overnight.

Emera says workers will remain in the field making repairs until all customers are fully restored.

Emera Maine has restored service to all its customers. NB Power said about 1,000 homes and businesses remain without power Friday morning.