An internet outage affecting Microsoft caused disruptions across the world, impacting flights, banks, media outlets, and companies. In Maine, flights at the Portland International Jetport were delayed or canceled, with frustrations from passengers and impacts on various airlines. Amtrak faced payment issues, while municipal services in Bangor and Portland were affected. Many workplaces reported problems, including emergency dispatch centers, although state systems remained unaffected. The New Hampshire 911 system experienced temporary issues due to the outage. Some viewers reported challenges with online banking, ATMs, and gas pumps, while hospitals in Maine seemed unaffected. Many hotels experienced booking problems, but Amtrak’s Downeaster service did not immediately report any impacts. The Maine Credit Union League confirmed that credit unions were not affected by the outage. Despite these disruptions, authorities worked to address the issues caused by the Microsoft outage, and the situation was being monitored for further developments.
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