A powerful nor'easter hit Maine on Thursday, knocking out power across much of the state and making travel nearly impossible in some areas. At 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Casco Bay Lines announced to Total Coverage of Maine that service to Peaks Island had been suspended and will be reevaluated at 9 a.m., and to towns throughout the area. A parking ban was issued and speeds were reduced on the Main Turnpike and Interstate 295 Thursday. Roads across the state were covered in snow, and some areas were closed due to fallen trees and power lines. Nearly all flights to and from the Portland International Jetport were canceled or delayed Thursday morning, with effects extending into the afternoon. If you want to take a bus to Boston, Concord Coach Lines says many of its services between Portland and Boston have been canceled. Portland Metropolitan Metro announced Wednesday that it plans to have full service on Thursday, but delays may occur. Any impacts will be posted on Metro's website. At 6 a.m. Thursday, Amtrak Downeaster announced that all trains were scheduled to run Thursday, but that it was monitoring the situation closely.
A powerful nor'easter hit Maine on Thursday, knocking out power across much of the state and making travel nearly impossible in some areas.
At 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Casco Bay Lines told Total Coverage of Maine that flights to Peaks Island were suspended and would be reevaluated at 9 a.m.
Parking bans were issued in towns across the region and speeds were reduced on the Main Turnpike and Interstate 295 Thursday. Roads across the state were covered in snow, and some areas were closed due to fallen trees and power lines.
Nearly all flights to and from the Portland International Jetport were canceled or delayed Thursday morning, with effects extending into the afternoon.
If you want to take a bus to Boston, Concord Coach Lines says many routes between Portland and Boston have been canceled.
Portland Metropolitan Metro announced Wednesday that it plans to have full service on Thursday, but delays may occur. Any impacts will be posted on the METRO website.
At 6 a.m. Thursday, Amtrak Downeaster announced that all trains will continue to operate Thursday, but that it is monitoring the situation closely.
