The Nation - News from May 15, 1989

Rain dwindled and rivers began receding in Maine after flooding forced some evacuations, the National Weather Service said. A flood watch continued for the Androscoggin and Kennebec rivers--both more than four feet above flood stage--but officials said they should fall back inside their banks. In Auburn, many of about 50 residents who had been evacuated were allowed to return home. Several homes and businesses were flooded in that city and in Lewiston and Augusta. No damage or injuries were reported, police said. In Texas, residents cleaned up from storms that demolished three apartment complexes and blew over 10 helicopters at Ft. Hood.