Winter storm socks U.S. New England region, snaps power lines

By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A winter storm lashed New England with heavy snow and high winds on Friday, cutting power lines as some areas were blanketed with more than 24 inches (60 cm) of snow, the U.S. National Weather Service said. Winter storm warnings and advisories issued for areas stretching from northern New York through most of Maine were lifted later on Friday, and electric utilities scrambled to restore power to tens of thousands of people. "This is the first strong nor'easter New