Maine artist dies of Powassan virus (transmitted by the same tick that carries Lyme disease.)

Maine artist dies of Powassan virus (transmitted by the same tick that carries Lyme disease.)

Rockland-area watercolor artist remembered as loving grandmother

bangordailynews.com

SOUTH THOMASTON, Maine — A Maine artist whose work can be seen in galleries across the country died earlier this week after suffering an untreatable, tick-borne illness. Marilyn Ruth Snow, 73, better known as Lyn, died on Wednesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She contracted Powassan disease...