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Skowhegan Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees and power lines around Wesserunsett Lake.
A severe thunderstorm left two power poles downed and on fire on Mayfield Road in Brighton.
A severe thunderstorm downed large trees and power lines from Fahi Road to Cross Town Road in Emben.
A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in Starks.
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A severe thunderstorm knocked over trees and/or power lines in the towns of New Portland, Anson, and Emden.
A severe thunderstorm knocked over trees and power lines in the towns of Skowhegan and Moscow in Somerset County.
Strong thunderstorms winds brought down power lines in Cambridge on August 3.
Severe thunderstorms knocked over trees which downed power lines in the towns of Hartland, Palmyra, and Pittsfield.
News
More than 10,000 power outages reported in central Maine in wake of autumn storm - CentralMaine.com
The slow-moving storm knocked out power across central Maine during the day Friday, with the bulk of the outages reported in Kennebec County, many due to fallen trees.
Central Maine Power prepared for strong winds Friday
With stormy weather forecast on Friday, Central Maine Power is preparing for power outages.
Dump truck hits utility pole in Waterville; 2,600 lose power - CentralMaine.com
Truck was on Eustis Parkway Monday, assisting with replacing a water main when it struck the pole, according to officials.
More than 4,000 lose power as Maine sees heavy rains and wind
In Orono and Old Town, about 2,000 Versant Power customers are without power after power lines along College Avenue fell to the ground.
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It looks like another pretty big winter storm is preparing to move into the Pine Tree State later today. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) it's not going to come in the form of several inches of snow.
Repairs completed after severed cable led to phone, internet outage in Waterville - CentralMaine.com
A spokeswoman for Consolidated Communications said service was expected to be returned to all customers Wednesday after a work crew for another company mistakenly severed the underground cable on Jan. 10.
Overlapping power outages affect about 3,000 customers in Waterville - CentralMaine.com
The shorter outage, which lasted about 11 minutes, was caused by an automobile crash, according to Central Maine Power.
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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.
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Skowhegan, Maine
| City | Skowhegan |
| County | Somerset |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04976 |
A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in Skowhegan.