Central Maine Power, subsidiary of @avangrid, proudly serves over 636,000 electric customers in Central & Southern Maine

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Ahead of every storm, CMP tracks forecasts, prestages crews, and then works to restore power to our customers as quickly and as safely as possible.
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Rain, wind, snow, or the middle of the night - you can always count on CMP lineworkers to show up. Today, on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, and every day, we say THANK YOU to our incredible and hardworking lineworkers for powering Maine safely and reliably.
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🎉 Big milestone for CMP’s 2025 apprentice class! All 9 apprentices passed their first written exam, clearing the way to work on low‑voltage energized lines with veteran crews across Maine. Proud to see many KVCC grads take this step! ⚡💪 ow.ly/xa6a50YCRv9
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Our crews are working safely and quickly to restore power after Monday’s storm brought rain and strong winds. We’ve restored service to more than 33,000 customers—82% of those affected—and won’t stop until all are back online. Please slow down for roadside crews.
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Crews have restored power to customers impacted by today's outage in Portland and will remain onsite while additional repairs are made.
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We are aware of a power outage currently affecting customers in the Portland area. Our crews are responding and investigating the cause, and we appreciate your patience while we work to restore service.
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Adding four new all‑terrain Track Bucket Trucks to improve access in remote areas. With 55‑ft reach and cold‑weather tech, they’ll boost storm response and reliability for customers. Read more: ow.ly/4yce50Y5B1K
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✅ Reliability Upgrade Complete! CMP replaced 17 wooden transmission structures with steel along the Raymond–Pownal line. ✔ Taller for clearance ✔ Stronger & weather-resistant ✔ Boosting resiliency for all customers Work done with zero outages! cmpco.com/w/cmp-upgrades-ray…
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Extra crews are responding to outages caused by heavy, wet snow that moved through parts of Maine overnight into the morning. More than 7,800 customers were restored overnight and we'll work as quickly and safely as we can until all customers have power. Photo location: Kennebunk
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Winter storms don’t wait—and neither do we! CMP teamed up with MEMA & county emergency agencies at our Augusta HQ to review plans & strengthen coordination. Together, we’ll keep Maine safe, connected & powered all winter. Learn More: ow.ly/zt4X50Xx1zU
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💨 We’re prepared and responding to gusty winds across Maine on Tuesday. Extra crews are on standby to respond to outages quickly & safely. ⚠️ Reminder: CMP crews can’t raise bucket trucks in winds over 30 mph. If you see crews roadside, please give them plenty of space.
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We’ve upgraded our Cape Substation in South Portland, replacing a 70-year-old switch with a modern unit ⚡. This improvement boosts reliability and reduces outages for nearly 10,000 customers—part of CMP’s mission for a stronger, smarter grid. Learn more: ow.ly/ilFf50Xm2Xg
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Heavy rain & gusty winds start tonight, lasting into the weekend. Extra crews are ready to respond to outages. Drive safely & give crews space if you see them working. Stay prepared!
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We just wrapped up a week of volunteering across Maine — and our teams showed up big! 💪 From the Travis Mills Plane Pull to the Making Strides Walk and hands-on service projects, we’re proud to give back. Over 5,000 volunteer hours logged in 2024! 🙌
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🎉 It’s #CustomerServiceWeek! 🎉 We’re proud to honor the CMP team that supports 600,000 customers across Maine—24/7, storm or shine. From outage updates to energy-saving tools, they’re the heart of our service. 💙 Thank you for all you do! Learn more: ow.ly/MwZ550X9WoY
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Innovation in action! We're building a smarter grid in Maine with a compact, fully enclosed switching station at Rock Row in Westbrook. It's made from pre-built modules for faster construction and greater reliability. Read more: ow.ly/BZSB50X8G1O
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🔧⚡ Ten new CMP apprentices are now in the field after summer training in Farmingdale—gaining hands-on experience toward becoming 1st Class Lineworkers. 💪🌲 We’re proud to invest in Maine’s workforce! Read more: ow.ly/7gN750X349G
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We are proud to announce Linda Ball as CMP's new President! With over 30 years in the energy industry and a strong track record in customer service and storm response, Linda is ready to lead CMP into a resilient, reliable future for Maine. Read more: ow.ly/YORh50WUGRX
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We’ve installed 250 smart devices across Maine’s grid in 2025—boosting reliability for nearly 50K customers ⚡ These automated tools let us reroute power restore service in minutes, especially in rural areas. 500 more coming by end of 2026! Read more: ow.ly/CxYG50WQBX9
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⚡We just energized a newly upgraded transmission line in Winslow that replaces 1920s infrastructure with modern steel poles & covered wire. ✅ Stronger grid ✅ Fewer outages ✅ Powering 7,000 customers in Kennebec County More: ow.ly/6ysR50WGH0m
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CMP’s sponsored seal, Circuit, was released into the Atlantic this week with @MMoMEorg after months of expert care. Found abandoned as a newborn, Circuit is now thriving thanks to MMoME’s rehab & CMP’s support. 💙🌊 Read more: ow.ly/Z7uV50WAX6Q
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