Maine Power Outages
Maine is currently showing a limited outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 12 tracked customers are currently without power out of 886,437 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 16 regions for this state. Based on the latest regional totals, the main outage impact is concentrated in Cumberland, York, and Penobscot.
Current outage totals for Maine appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. The safest next step is to confirm status with your utility provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:39 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
Maine power outage overview
Updated within the last 6 hours
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Maine
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 0 | 181,483 | Mar 19, 2026 3:14 PM |
| York | 0 | 131,581 | Mar 19, 2026 2:39 PM |
| Penobscot | 0 | 94,667 | Mar 19, 2026 3:06 PM |
| Kennebec | 0 | 75,480 | Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM |
| Androscoggin | 0 | 59,296 | Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM |
| Aroostook | 0 | 47,078 | Mar 19, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Oxford | 0 | 43,742 | Mar 19, 2026 3:27 PM |
| Hancock | 0 | 41,084 | Mar 19, 2026 2:37 PM |
| Washington | 0 | 34,882 | Mar 19, 2026 3:11 PM |
| Somerset | 0 | 31,632 | Mar 19, 2026 2:36 PM |
Cities and regions in Maine
Utility providers in Maine
Central Maine Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 685,221
Versant Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 165,671
Eastern Maine Power Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 13,157
What may cause outages in Maine
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Maine
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Maine?
There is no single statewide update cycle. Providers refresh counts at different times, so the best way to judge freshness is to check the timestamp shown on this page.
What should I do during a power outage in Maine?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:39 PM