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Portland power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Portland power outage map near you — centered at lat 43.6591, lng -70.2568 (the heart of Portland) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Portland zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Maine power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Portland
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Central Maine Power (CMP)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Central Maine Power (CMP) live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Central Maine Power (CMP)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Portland residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Portland
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Central Maine Power (CMP) directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Portland
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Portland is Central Maine Power (CMP). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
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Are Portland residents eligible for compensation?
Portland sits in Maine, so the rules that apply to your outage are Maine’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.
Your Portland eligibility right now
You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.
For Portland addresses: file the claim directly with Central Maine Power (CMP) (outage line 1-800-696-1000) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Portland claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Central Maine Power (CMP)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Portland: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Maine-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Maine compensation page.