Maine Grapples with Aftermath of Severe Storm

Governor Mills urges residents to stay off roads as power outages persist and rivers continue to rise.

Maine Governor Janet Mills urges residents to stay off the roads as the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of a severe storm that caused widespread power outages, road closures, and significant infrastructure damage.
The storm has claimed the lives of at least two people in Maine, with two others still missing. Deaths were also reported in Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.
Over 250,000 people were without power as of Wednesday afternoon, and it's unclear when power will be fully restored. Some residents may have to wait until Christmas or later.
The storm has caused significant disruption to the holiday season, with many residents unable to prepare for Christmas due to power outages and road closures. Several ski resorts were also forced to close due to flooding.
The Kennebec, Sandy, Swift, Carrabassett, and Androscoggin rivers are experiencing higher water levels than typical, leading to damage and closures. Governor Mills warned that flooding continues to be a serious risk in many areas.