'Twas the storm before Christmas, and all through the Northeast, heavy rainfall and damaging winds wreaked havoc from Pennsylvania to Maine. As the aftermath of the tempest unfolded, one river in Maine's capital city, Augusta, surged to levels not witnessed in decades, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With thousands still without electricity and water levels remaining dangerously high, residents were urged to avoid travel and hunker down until the situation improved.
The Kennebec River, typically tranquil and unassuming, became a force to be reckoned with as it surpassed its typical boundaries. Joining the ranks were the Sandy, Swift, Carrabassett, and Androscoggin rivers, all lending their newfound might to the chaos that ensued. The Maine Department of Transportation reported damage and closures as a direct result of these swollen waterways.
