Thanksgiving storm leaves over 70,000 in Maine without power

A Thanksgiving storm in Maine left over 70,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm began with rain and transitioned to heavy snow, particularly affecting Somerset, Kennebec, and Androscoggin counties. As of Friday morning, Central Maine Power reported more than 52,000 outages, with Somerset County experiencing the most significant impact. Versant Power, serving northern Maine, reported over 18,000 outages, mainly in the Bangor area. Power restoration efforts are ongoing, with crews working to clear fallen trees. CMP has restored power to over 33,000 customers, but dangerous driving conditions persist due to snow and wind gusts.