Twenty-seven years ago, Maine, much of the Northeast, and parts of Canada were struck by a catastrophic ice storm that left hundreds of thousands without power for weeks. At its peak, an estimated 900,000 Mainers—nearly three-quarters of the state’s population—were in the dark. The storm lasted over 72 hours, coating homes, roads, and entire communities in thick layers of ice, while more than 18,000 miles of power lines collapsed under the weight. Though the storm itself passed, its impact was felt for months.
In the aftermath, power crews from across the country joined local teams in restoration efforts, and the National Guard was deployed to assist in recovery. Some areas remained without power for weeks, and in certain places, cleanup efforts extended well into the summer of 1998. If you lived through the Ice Storm of ’98, what are your memories of the storm?
