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Nor'easter Leaves Thousands Without Power in Massachusetts
A nor'easter storm in Massachusetts left thousands without electricity on September 26, 2026, with utility crews on standby and outages expected to rise.
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Nor'easter Cuts Power to Thousands on South Shore, Cape Cod
A nor'easter hit Massachusetts on September 27, causing thousands of power outages on the South Shore and Cape Cod due to strong winds and heavy rain.
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Power Outage Affects 1,259 Boston Buildings
Eversource said a power outage left 1,259 homes and businesses without electricity on Gallivan Boulevard and nearby streets in Boston on the morning of…
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Nor'easter Cancels Over 250 Flights at Boston Logan
Over 250 flights were canceled at Boston Logan on September 26, 2026 due to a powerful nor'easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow to New England.
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Storm Surge Erodes Seawall, Damages Home on Central Avenue
A nor'easter-driven storm surge weakened a seawall at Humarock Beach, damaging a house on Central Avenue and exposing its foundation, as coastal towns face…
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Rhode Island Crews Find 2019 Fishing Vessel Wreck Near Block Island Turbine
Rhode Island crews discovered a shipwreck and human remains near a Block Island wind turbine, thought to be the missing 2019 fishing boat, prompting inquiries…
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Truck crash cuts power to over 4,000 in Revere
A truck accident in Revere damaged power lines, leaving over 4,000 residents without electricity.
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Medfield Police Chief Placed on Paid Leave Amid Probe
The Medfield police chief is on paid leave as an outside investigator reviews alleged policy violations.
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Boston Under StormTeam 5 Alert for Rain and Gusty Winds
Boston is under a StormTeam 5 alert that brings rain and gusty winds, with rain expected to linger into Monday before clearing later in the week.
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Driver alleges $60 parking lot scam at McKinley School
A driver reported that an attendant took $60 in cash and then blocked several cars in the McKinley School lot, describing it as a possible scam.
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Man Killed by Red Line Train at Boston's Andrew Station
One man died after intentionally entering the tracks as a Red Line train arrived at Andrew station; Transit Police and MBTA officials confirmed the incident.
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Brian Henson Brings Adult Puppet Improv Show to Boston
Brian Henson stages his adult improv puppet show “Puppet Up!” in Boston, linking the production to his family’s Muppet heritage.
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Roxbury Man Charged Federally After Interstate Kidnapping Chase
A Roxbury man was federally charged with kidnapping after forcing his pregnant girlfriend into a car at gunpoint, crossing state lines, crashing on I‑93, and…
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Man Killed in Shooting at Hyde Park Business
Boston police responded to a shooting at a Hyde Park storefront on September 26, 2026, where a man was found with gunshot wounds and later died.
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London‑bound flight returns to Boston over unknown odor
A Boston-to-London flight aborted its journey due to a mysterious odor, prompting a return and safe landing in Boston.
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Tree crashes into Massachusetts house amid nor'easter winds
A nor'easter's powerful gusts knocked a tree onto a house in Massachusetts, also crushing a car, as part of broader storm damage in New England.
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Boston Board Approves Starbucks License at InterContinental Hotel
Boston's Licensing Board approved a Starbucks license at the InterContinental Hotel, as the coffee chain prepares to close 250 stores after previously shutting…
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Teen Dies in Lynnfield Single‑Vehicle Crash
A 19‑year‑old died after a BMW went off Main Street in Lynnfield and hit the Route 95 overpass at 3:30 a.m. The district attorney confirmed the single‑vehicle…
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USPS plans permanent closure of Allston post office
The Postal Service said it will permanently shut the Allston post office, which has been inactive since 2019, after earlier promising a new location.
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Fall Nor'easter Topples Utility Poles in Quincy
Strong winds from a fall Nor'easter on September 26 knocked down several utility poles and power lines in Quincy, part of the region's regular storm challenges.
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StormTeam 5 Alert Brings High Winds, Heavy Rain to Boston
A StormTeam 5 Weather Alert for Boston on September 26, 2026, warns of persistent high winds and heavy rain.
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Boston Couple Uses Duck Boats for Rain‑Hit Wedding
A Boston couple turned to Duck Boats to move wedding guests when rain threatened their ceremony, highlighting the boats' use beyond tours.
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Couple Keeps Waterfront Wedding Plans Amid Nor'easter Threat
Sophie Gorton and Ryan King will hold their waterfront wedding in Mattapoisett despite an approaching nor'easter, after two weeks of monitoring the storm. They…
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Man Reverses Into Police Cruiser While Fleeing Boston Stop
A Taunton man resisted a Boston traffic stop for distracted driving, fled, and reversed his vehicle into a police cruiser on September 23, 2026, after officers…