Maine's Recovery Efforts Persist Amidst Cold Weather and Rising Flood Waters

Recovery efforts continue in Central Maine as historic flooding and widespread power outages persist. More than two-thirds of Central Maine Power Co. customers in Kennebec County are still without power, and many schools remain closed. The flooding, the worst since 1987, has prompted the governor to declare a state of civil emergency. As temperatures drop, there are concerns that standing water could freeze. Climate change and El Niño are believed to have contributed to the intensity of the storm, and experts warn that events like this could become more frequent in the future.