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Over 2,000 Mainers without power in Kennebec County
Outage affecting Augusta, Sidney and Rome areas
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Power had not yet been restored to over 2,000 homes and businesses in Kennebec County by 11:45 Saturday morning, with the outage affecting areas in Augusta, Sidney and Rome. Central Maine Power continued to push back the estimated restoration time, with 1,983 customers still without power in Augusta, 153 in Sidney, and 11 in Rome as of 11:58 a.m.
Why it matters
Power outages can disrupt daily life and commerce, especially for extended periods. Kennebec County is a populous area of Maine, so this outage is likely impacting a significant number of residents and businesses.
The details
The power outage originally was expected to be resolved by 10:45 a.m., but Central Maine Power continued to push the restoration time back. As of 11:58 a.m., the estimated restoration time was updated to 12:45 p.m. The outage was affecting major retailers like Walmart and the Marketplace in Augusta.
- The power outage was first reported around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- The original estimated restoration time was 10:45 a.m. on the same day.
- By 11:58 a.m., the estimated restoration time had been pushed back to 12:45 p.m.
The players
Central Maine Power
The electric utility company responsible for restoring power to the affected areas.
Walmart
A major retailer affected by the power outage in Augusta.
Marketplace
Another major retailer affected by the power outage in Augusta.
What’s next
Central Maine Power will continue working to restore power to the affected areas, with the current estimated restoration time being 12:45 p.m.
The takeaway
This power outage in Kennebec County is a reminder of the importance of reliable electricity infrastructure, especially for businesses and residents who rely on it for their daily lives and operations.
