Eversource reports more than 1,000 power outages in and around Cape Cod on Saturday morning.
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Stranded North Carolinians take stock of Dorian’s damage
The hurricane is upgraded to a Category 2 storm as it approaches Canada. While tropical-storm force winds may sweep into Maine later today, hurricane-force winds are unlikely to pose any threat to land in the U.S.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Providence officials look to address safety after city nightclub attacks
The city council, in a response to the recent violence at city nightclubs, has passed a resolution to spend up to $15,000 on a review of the licensing board.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Two new human cases of EEE confirmed in Massachusetts
Two new human cases of eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed in Massachusetts, bringing the total this season to seven.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Connecticut police release traffic statistics for holiday weekend
Connecticut State Police say troopers made more than 40 arrests for driving under the influence and issued about 500 citations during Labor Day weekend.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Outdoors
New Hampshire officials kept busy with hiker distress calls
First responders had a busy holiday weekend responding to reports of distressed and lost hikers in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Protesters arrested at ‘straight pride’ parade due in court
The Boston Globe reported 36 people were arrested Saturday in Boston.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Hartford Foundation commits $1 million to try to secure 2020 debate
A foundation in Connecticut says it’s committing $1 million to try to secure a 2020 presidential debate in Hartford.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Growers see solid cranberry harvest if weather cooperates
With summer winding to a close, the cranberry bog harvest can’t be far behind.
Posted inNew England, Schools and Education
Massachusetts bill would ensure recess for kids
The measure also would prohibit the state from increasing total elementary school time to provide for required recess periods.