Emera

Line workers and electrical technicians from Emera Maine worked throughout the day Thursday and through the night restoring power to customers.

Some County residents will notice the power going off early Saturday morning.

Emera Maine line workers, electricians  and external contractors have been working to restore power to thousands of customers in the wake of a rare and powerful February wind storm.

Police were called to a crash in Woodland yesterday where a vehicle struck a utility pole and knocked out electricity in the surrounding area .

Bangor, Maine — On the cusp of a busy weekend with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day on Monday and the beginning of school vacation week, Mainers are facing the potential for a powerful Nor’easter during a winter that has already seen record snowfall in some areas. Emera Maine is once again standing by, ready to respond should the weather interrupt electric service.

Northern Maine Community College has received a gift from Emera Maine for the NMCC Diesel Hydraulics program that will benefit the program over the next three to four years.

Emera Maine crews are working to restore power to customers in Bridgewater, Monticello, Littleton and Blaine. Approximately 1,344 homes have been affected.