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Old Orchard Beach voters elect new RSU 23 director - Portland Press Herald
Town council and town clerk incumbents were unopposed in their bids for re-election.
Extreme weather drives more major power outages in Maine
Large-scale power outages are becoming more common across the country and in Maine.
15-Story Binghamton Tower Without Power After Transformer Blast loading... loading... loading...
Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
Voting location, time, local ballots in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach - Portland Press Herald
Election day is June 14.
Why Have Power Outages Become Much More Common in Maine? loading... loading...
I've been thinking lately that we seem to get a lot more power outages in Maine than we used to. Turns out there's a reason for that.
CMP uses 'giraffe' to help trim trees and prevent outages | newscentermaine.com
Maine is the most heavily forested state in the nation, and trees are one of the most common causes of power outages.
What Maine is doing to tamp down the worst power outages in the nation - Lewiston Sun Journal
Maine continues to top most other states in the number and duration of power outages caused primarily by severe weather and downed trees, but regulators and utilities are aiming to improve upon that dubious distinction.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
| City | Old Orchard Beach |
| County | York |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04064 |
Yes...hid n pines campground out too...whats up?
We haven’t had any power for over an hour, & can’t find out any information about the problem. Can anyone tell us what the issue is?