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November 2, 2020 | Brendan Hartlove

Severe Winds Cause Damage Throughout Montgomery County

Severe winds Sunday night and Monday caused damage all over Montgomery County. Due to the extreme wind gusts, several trees and power lines have gone down, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer. Late Sunday night, a large tree fell in Poolesville and crushed a car underneath it. No one […]

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January 22, 2016 | Staff Writer

What to Do When the Power Goes Out

So what do you do if your power out goes out during this weekend’s winter storm? Three power companies provide electrical service to Montgomery County residents, depending on where you live, and all the companies request  that their customers report power outages and downed electrical wires. Here is how to do that: BG&E Call 877.778.2222 or […]

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