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Looking to get warm? Warming centers open across Maine amid widespread power outages

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There are still many Mainers without power. After a storm that covered most of the state in snow and freezing rain on Sunday afternoon.

Many Mainers remain without power Sunday after snow and freezing rain fell Saturday across much of the state.

MAINE, USA — Many Mainers still don’t have electricity. After snow and freezing rain poured over most of the state on Saturday, it was Sunday.

Numerous warming centers have opened throughout the counties of Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, and York to assist individuals in staying safe and warm. Some are offering rest areas, charging stations, and food and beverages.

Here is a list of warming centers that have been announced. Counties are listed in alphabetical order.

Cumberland County

Portland

Location: East End Community School at 195 North St.

Information: Open as a warming and charging center from 5 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday.

South Portland

Location: South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd.

Information: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 207-767-7650 for more information.

Brunswick

Location: Brunswick Recreation Center

Information: Open as a warming and charging center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Chebeague Island

Location: Island Hall

Information: Open as a warming center due to power outages.

North Yarmouth

Location: North Yarmouth Fire Rescue Station, 10 Village Square Rd.

Information: Open as a warming and charging center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hancock County

Ellsworth

Location: Healthy Acadia, 24 Church St.

Knox County

Union

Location: Union Town Office, 567 Common Rd.

Information: Open as a warming center until 5 p.m. Visitors are asked to ring the doorbell at the fire department and ambulance entrance.

York County

North Berwick

Location: Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan St.

Information: Open as a warming and charging center until 7 p.m.

Saco

Location: Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin St.

Information: Open as a warming center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Entrance is located through the main entryway adjacent to the large parking lot. Visitors are asked to follow signage to warming center rooms.

Biddeford

Location: Biddeford Middle School, 25 Tiger Dr.

Information: Open as a warming and charging center until 5 p.m.

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