Microburst?

Probably so.  It hit like a sledgehammer yesterday evening with hurricane strength winds for a couple of minutes.  Quick article at the Sea Coast Echo, and here's a picture from my side yard:

If the wind had been from the other direction, I'd likely be car shopping about now.  As it was, there was no real damage to the house or yard items beyond a couple of VHF antenna masts getting bent.  Should be back in business with those sometime tomorrow if the rain holds off.

Updated article at the Echo.