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How we Mainers doing out there? (Original Post) eShirl Dec 2023 OP
Lost my utility power Monday PM.....returned last night around 5. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 #1
we made it through! eShirl Dec 2023 #2
I was wondering about you... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #3
Mid-Maine the flood waters from the Androscoggin River in low lying areas has finally receded. magicarpet Dec 2023 #4
Lots of trees down all over the area. magicarpet Dec 2023 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author magicarpet Dec 2023 #6
I never lost power in Augusta Easterncedar Dec 2023 #7
Oh no! What kind of reward is that for your kindness? More_Cowbell Dec 2023 #8
Thanks! Easterncedar Dec 2023 #9

OAITW r.2.0

(28,361 posts)
1. Lost my utility power Monday PM.....returned last night around 5.
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 05:57 PM
Dec 2023

Solar/batteries kept me with power. Snow completely gone. Ground only frozen about 3". No lakes are really frozen. Yeah, this ain't right.

How did you deal with it?

eShirl

(18,791 posts)
2. we made it through!
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 06:11 PM
Dec 2023
we have a little backup wood cookstove in the kitchen, and battery-powered led flashlights and lanterns. Damn those last couple nights were chilly though, ya know? brrrr

2naSalit

(92,663 posts)
3. I was wondering about you...
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 06:21 PM
Dec 2023

And other Mainers this week, glad it wasn't devastating at your home.

The weather is weird over here too. We've been in the +40s and 50s every day for weeks. There's a little snow on the peaks but I don't think the ground is even frozen. I've taken to watering my succulents outside because it's really dry too.

This ain't right at all.

magicarpet

(16,501 posts)
4. Mid-Maine the flood waters from the Androscoggin River in low lying areas has finally receded.
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 07:21 PM
Dec 2023

Lost power Monday at about 10am. Too windy for the linemen to climb poles or use the bucket lifts. Power came back at about 10pm after wind subsided.

magicarpet

(16,501 posts)
5. Lots of trees down all over the area.
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 07:28 PM
Dec 2023

Some tree cracked and some were blown over ripping the root ball right out of the ground by the base of the trees. The long needle Douglas Pines took a beating.

Cold the last few days - but back up to 45 degrees for about the next week. Then more seasonable chill - barely in the 30s during the day.

Response to magicarpet (Reply #4)

Easterncedar

(3,519 posts)
7. I never lost power in Augusta
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 08:36 PM
Dec 2023

But the friend who came to stay until her power came on accidentally brought along some Covid to share. Almost 4 years without catching it. Guess it was my turn.

I don’t feel that great, TBH.

Easterncedar

(3,519 posts)
9. Thanks!
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 11:19 PM
Dec 2023

I am sorry for my friend, and worried. She is 90 and lives alone. Her Christmas is derailed. I was planning on basking in solitude anyway.

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