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Power lines at the intersection of Cold Spring and Graniteville were downed by thunderstorm winds.
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Waltham residents work to recover after citywide power surge triggers fires, damages appliances - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
“Some people told me it was like an explosion,” Waltham Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy said of the transformers on utility poles that failed. “It was scary, honestly, because it sounded like a gunshot.”
A power outage didn’t prevent Westwood from posting a lights-out Tri-Valley League ‘road’ win vs. Medfield - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
When Medfield's home stadium went dark, the second half of the game was relocated six miles away to Westwood, where the Wolverines scored a 21-6 TVL road win on their home turf.
Rolling blackouts in R.I. this winter? Clean energy advocates say they’ve heard these warnings before. - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
ISO New England, which manages the power grid, says a shortage of natural gas could require controlled power outages across the region during prolonged cold weather this winter.
Boston University campus suffers ‘major’ power outage - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
Much of BU's Charles River campus lost power on Tuesday evening, after an apparent transmission problem, officials said.
Shirley Arriaga wins state representative race in Chicopee over Joel McAuliffe - masslive.com
Both candidates wracked up an impressive list of endorsements.
Mass. EBT system back online following outage, officials say - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
The system was back online Sunday evening, a Department of Transitional Assistance spokesperson said in an e-mail at about 6:15 p.m.
Friday evening thunderstorms fell trees; lightning causes fires, power outages - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
Friday's storms hit hardest in Greater Worcester, but were brief and had wound down by early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Norton.
There’s a power outage in Boston and it’s hard for the Red Sox to explain - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
After leading the majors in slugging percentage for four straight seasons, the Red Sox are languishing in 11th in 2022.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Shirley, Massachusetts
| City | Shirley |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 01464 |
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