The Belfast network equipment is once again offline, which will cause an
outage for the Rockland Center as well as multiple schools and libraries
connected there. The cause is under investigation, however at this time
failure of backup power due to fuel exhaustion is unfortunately the prime
suspect as commercial power is known to be out at this location.  Updates
will be provided as available.

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Networkmaine NOC
University of Maine System
Maine School and Library Network
(207) 581-3587
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On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Reliable generator backup power is now back in service in Belfast, so
> additional network outages related to power outages at this location are
> not anticipated.
>
> Thank you.
>
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> Networkmaine NOC
> University of Maine System
> Maine School and Library Network
> (207) 581-3587
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>
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 4:59 PM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Commercial power has been stable for several hours and therefore
>> previously affected network services have also been stable.  Work to
>> restore generator capability is ongoing, so although at present we are
>> still vulnerable to extended outages (battery backup for limited outages is
>> in place), at this time we do not anticipate further outages.  An update
>> will be provided when generator capability is fully restored, or if there
>> is any other change of status regarding this issue.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
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>> Networkmaine NOC
>> University of Maine System
>> Maine School and Library Network
>> (207) 581-3587
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>>
>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Unfortunately, commercial power has been lost again at this location
>>> prior to completion of the required generator servicing, and as a result
>>> network services as outlined earlier are again down.  Generator service
>>> work is still ongoing, until that is complete network services dependent on
>>> this location may experience intermittent outages coinciding with
>>> availability of commercial power.  Additional updates will be provided as
>>> available.
>>>
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>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>> University of Maine System
>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 9:13 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Power has been restored to the affected equipment, and as such network
>>>> services impacted by the power outage have likewise been restored.  Work to
>>>> improve reliability of backup power at this location is continuing.
>>>>
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>>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>>> University of Maine System
>>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM Networkmaine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There is currently an outage of network services for sites connecting
>>>>> to our Belfast equipment due to an extended power outage at that location.
>>>>> This includes the Rockland Center, as well as a number of schools and
>>>>> libraries.  Work to engage backup power to restore services is under way.
>>>>> Updates will be provided as available.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Networkmaine NOC
>>>>> University of Maine System
>>>>> Maine School and Library Network
>>>>> (207) 581-3587
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>>>>>
>>>>