Utility crews are making progress in restoring power after gusts topping 40 mph overnight caused widespread power outages across Maine.
At the peak, Central Maine Power reported more than 60,000 homes and businesses were in the dark Tuesday morning. Emera Maine reported more than 10,000 power outages.
National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Marine said the powerful gusts were caused by a cold front moving across the state. He said a wind advisory was posted, but the extent of the power outages was still surprising.
By Tuesday afternoon, the two utility companies had cut the number of power outages by more than half. CMP was reporting about 20,000 power outages and Emera Maine was reporting about 5,000.
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