Maine Businesses Count Losses and Begin Cleanup After Historic Storm
TL;DR
Historic flooding in Augusta and Hallowell, Maine, caused by a severe storm, has led to power outages and rivers flooding into buildings, resulting in significant losses for local businesses during the holiday season. Restoration efforts are underway, but many businesses remain closed or without power. Insurance coverage for damages is limited, leaving businesses to bear the financial burden.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#augusta#businesses#floodwaters#hallowell#natural-disasters#power-outages
- Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
- For some communities, power outages from Monday storm remain widespread Press Herald
- As raging Kennebec River subsides, the messy cleanup begins in riverfront business districts Maine Public
- Gov. Mills declares State of Civil Emergency for 14 Maine counties due to historic storm WGME
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