A late season storm system chugged through Lincoln County on Tuesday, pummeling the area with six hours of blizzard conditions, but leaving little lasting damage behind, according to early reports.
First Power Outages Reported in Lincoln County
Reports of power outages from Lincoln County are coming in to Central Maine Power Co., according to the 7:07 p.m. update from CMP. A total of 334 Lincoln County households were without power at the time of that report. A majority of the outages, 229, were reported in South Bristol, with smaller numbers of outages in Damariscotta, Nobleboro and Boothbay Harbor.
NWS: Highest Winds, Heaviest Snow Through 9 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning that the highest winds and heaviest snowfall from the passing storm should impact Lincoln County through approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday. Residents are advised to expect snowfall rates up to 4 inches and hour and wind gusts to 60 mph during that period, according to the NWS.
Blizzard Warning Issued for Lincoln County
At 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Lincoln County in advance of heavy snowfall bands tracking into the area. The same weather system, tracking in from the south, is also bringing higher temps along with the intense precipitation, making for a dangerous combination of high winds and wet snowfall during the night time hours of Tuesday.
Storm Warning in Effect; May Now End With Rainfall
Snowfall quickly developed over Lincoln County Tuesday morning as the leading edge of a winter storm slid into the area. A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect, however final adjustments to the forecast indicate that the snowfall may have a shorter duration than expected and the event may end with rainfall.
CMP on ‘Heightened Alert’ for Tuesday Storm
Staff at Central Maine Power Co. have been monitoring weather forecasts and are prepared for a major winter storm that could bring heavy snow and strong winds to Maine Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, according to a CMP bulletin.
South Bristol Elects Officers, Postpones Town Meeting
The South Bristol annual town meeting has been postponed until Thursday, March 16. The meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, but was moved due to the weather forecast.
Jail Administrator Back on Administrative Leave, Pending Further Action
Two Bridges Regional Jail Correctional Administrator Col. Mark Westrum has again been placed on administrative leave, effective Monday, March 13, according to a press release from the jail.
After Life-Changing Injuries and Cancer, Bowen Therapist Nurtures Children For Free
After breaking both legs and battling cancer, Sherrie Clark, of Union, was “pretty broken and beaten.” She found relief from her pain and stiffness through Bowen therapy. She was so impressed by the results of the treatment that she became a certified professional Bowen work practitioner in 2009. Clark now offers her Bowen therapy services to youth for free. Among her free clients are Medomak Valley High School athletes, who she has helped return to action quickly after injuries.
NWS Advisory Upgraded, Snowfall Estimates Raised for Tuesday Storm
The National Weather Service has upgraded a winter storm watch to a winter storm warning and raised snowfall estimates into the 14 to 18 inch range in regard to a storm system forecast to pummel Lincoln County beginning Tuesday morning.
Car Crashes, Catches Fire in Jefferson
South Clary Road (Route 215) in Jefferson was shut down the morning of Sunday, March 12 while crews battled a fully-involved car fire resulting from a single-vehicle accident.
NWS Issues Storm Watch for Snowfall, Wind Beginning Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch well in advance of a storm system forecast to arrive in Lincoln County during the mid-day hours of Tuesday, bringing heavy snowfall and high winds continuing through Wednesday.
No Serious Injuries in Rollover on Route 1 in Nobleboro
A Subaru station wagon rolled over at the intersection of Back Meadow Road and Route 1 in Nobleboro the afternoon of Friday, March 10, but the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not seriously hurt.
Addiction Doctor Brings Acclaimed Model to Waldoboro, But Without Medical License
A Massachusetts doctor has brought his once highly acclaimed addiction-treatment model to Waldoboro, but recently served jail time and lost his medical license in a criminal case that shut down his network of 52 addiction-treatment offices in Massachusetts.
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