Central Maine Power (CMP) transformed its Augusta headquarters into a real-life Super Nintendo game as employees and Make-A-Wish Maine surprised seven-year-old Khloe Drew and her family with a dream trip to Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Florida. Khloe was diagnosed with leukemia in 2024. 

“Central Maine Power has long been one of Make‑A‑Wish Maine’s most dedicated champions. Time and again, their team shows up for our wish kids with a level of heart, care, and creativity that turns every moment into a lasting memory,” said Brian Franks, Make-A-Wish Maine CEO and President, in a CMP news release. “Their commitment is a genuine investment in hope, strength, and joy for the children we serve. As a recipient of our prestigious WishMaker Award, CMP continues to embody what it means to be a true partner in the power of a wish.” 

On January 16, 2026, a limo and several CMP bucket trucks surprised Khloe and her sister at school and brought the family to CMP’s Augusta headquarters for the send-off celebration. Employees lined the hallway as Khloe rode in a Princess Peach–themed Mario Kart, and she was later presented with a giant ticket announcing that she and her family would be leaving for her dream trip the very next day. Khloe and her family are now visiting Super Nintendo World and SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. 

"The entire CMP team was thrilled to celebrate Khloe and transform our office into a real‑life Mario Brothers adventure,” said Linda Ball, President and CEO of CMP. “Dozens of employees lined the hallway with streamers and confetti, some even dressed as Mario and Luigi, all to create joyful memories for Khloe and her family as they navigate this health journey. Khloe’s mom is also a member of the CMP family so standing with her during moments like this is at the heart of who we are. At CMP, we are proud to be part of our communities. We are committed not only to providing safe and reliable power but also to shining a light on the bright moments that bring us together." 

This celebration is part of CMP’s support of Make-A-Wish Maine’s Share the Power of a Wish telethon taking place in February. CMP is a 20-year partner of Make-A-Wish Maine and was honored with the 2025 WishMaker Award.

About Central Maine Power: Central Maine Power Company (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is Maine’s largest electricity transmission and distribution utility. Established in 1899 and based in Augusta, Maine, CMP serves approximately 660,000 customers across 346 communities in central and southern Maine. It operates approximately 23,500 miles of distribution lines and 2,900 miles of transmission lines. Over the last decade, the company has invested approximately $3.5 billion in Maine system infrastructure. For more information, visit www.cmpco.com. 

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com.