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Central Maine experienced severe flooding and devastation after a storm dumped several inches of rain on the region. The Kennebec River reached record-breaking levels, submerging streets, parks, and buildings. The flooding forced road closures, evacuations, and caused significant property damage.
Thousands of people in central Maine remain without power as recovery efforts begin following a powerful storm that caused flooding and widespread damage. The Kennebec River has breached its banks, leading to road closures and voluntary evacuations in some areas. The river is expected to rise to levels not seen in 25 years. Power outages and road closures have also resulted in school closures and delayed openings for municipal offices.
Police in Fairfield, Maine issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents along the Kennebec River, which is expected to rise another three feet before cresting around noon. Many roads in Fairfield are flooded and closed, and shelters are open in other parts of the state.