CONWAY — While the Granite State received a welcome soaking rain on Monday into Tuesday, Maine got not only rain but strong wind gusts that left many without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
Anywhere from 2 to 4.1 inches of rain fell locally, while temperatures soared more than 20 degrees above the average.
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