Maine Voices: Weathering the ice storm of ’98 as CMP spokesman

The strongest memory I have from those cold, exhausting days was the kindness of neighbors helping each other and utility crews working long hours in unbearable conditions to restore power.

Three inches of ice and 3 weeks of darkness: A look back at the historic ice storm of 1998

Twenty-five years ago, the ice storm of 1998 turned out to be one of Maine's deadliest natural disasters.

Our View: Ice storm of ’98 showed Mainers how life should be

When the disastrous storm hit, people stepped up to help others in ways large and small. We can and should tap into this spirit more often.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Memories from the Ice Storm of ’98

Take our Ice Storm of 1998 quiz

Former Augusta city manager’s job interview took place night of historic storm

William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager's job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.

Can a severe ice storm like the one in 1998 happen again?

Climate change creates the potential for more ice storms in Maine, but scientists don't know if there will be more extreme icing events like the one that struck Maine 25 years ago.

‘The storm nurtured a community spirit in Readfield’

Patty Stanton remembers melting snow to flush toilets and volunteering with the Lions Club at her local school.

‘For the first time in my life, I had no idea where I would be sleeping that night’

Kathy MacLeod Hooke remembers staying over at a motel, at her workplace and in the home of a kind older couple.

After 25 years, memories of epic ice storm still vivid

From the sound of snapping tree limbs to neighbors who shared food and heat to the unexpected joys of indoor camping, Mainers share a flood of memories about the Ice Storm of 1998.