The first power outages due to high winds emanating from Hurricane Sandy have been reported in Lincoln County, according to Central Maine Power (CMP).
Power outages have been reported by three households, but that number is expected to rise as winds pick up later Monday evening. The outages are in Damariscotta, Bremen and Westport Island, according to CMP
The wide-ranging elements of Hurricane Sandy are forecast to bring dangerously high winds Monday afternoon and evening according to the National Weather Service, which has also issued a High Wind Warning for the area..
The Lincoln County News website will continue to follow the progress of this event, with constant coverage beginning Monday, extending into the night-time hours, and continuing on Tuesday. Any additional information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available. Anyone with information on the storm is encouraged to contact Greg Latimer directly at 207-380-9912 or greglatimer@yahoo.com.
