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A powerful wind and rainstorm battered the southern Maine coast with waves of up to 20 feet, wind gusts up to 60 mph and historic high tides. Piers and buildings along the Portland waterfront were damaged. Businesses and homes in many communities were also affected. High tide in Portland peaked at 14.57 feet at the Ocean Gateway, exceeding the previous record high tide of 14.17 feet set on Feb. 7, 1978. Some residents were rescued from flooded homes. Harpswell experienced unprecedented and catastrophic damage.