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Sandy And The Outages: Your Power Updates
It was to be expected, no matter how much preparation occurred. Hurricane Sandy has, and will, knock power out to many homes and businesses. This page will bring you the latest on outages, and...
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Local Clubs Offer Facilities to Those Without Power
According to the town of Northborough, the following facilities are offering assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy: The YMCA located at 4 Valente Drive in Westborough, 508-870-1320, (across...
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Sandy Power Outages Jump to 88 Percent; Restoration Time Unknown
She may have been downgraded to a tropical storm, but Sandy was once a hurricane, and was so when she barreled through Northborough on Monday, Oct. 29. As of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the...
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Add Your Storm Damage Photos Here
Did you wake up this morning to a tree down in your yard? Branches in your driveway? A yard gnome in a place he shouldn't be? And how about those campaign signs? We want to see your storm damage...
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Comparison Lets Voters See Brown, Warren’s Stances Side by Side
The final debate between Senator Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren was cancelled because of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Some voters viewed the final debate as the last chance to hear...
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Small Stream Flood Advisory Issued for Area
The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for eastern Worcester County in Central Massachusetts in effect until 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Shortly after 6 p.m., radar...
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More Than 4,000 Still Without Power After Sandy
After Tropical Storm Irene last year, Brian Li went out and bought a generator. He already had a pump for the basement, but this time he was ready for the wind and the rain. Li, who lives on Church...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Your Local Sports Shots
Last week, we saw your photos of pets in costumes. This week, we are looking for photos of local youth and high school sports. In the fourth Picture of the Week contest, we are inviting readers to...
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Police Log: Wires Down, Two-Car MVA
Incidents, Monday, Oct. 29 6:18 a.m.: Caller reporting MA PC 188EH1 dumped trash in the parking lot. Party picked up trash after being confronted, 123 unable to speak to operator because he was not...
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Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest
It doesn’t matter if you're Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy...
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UPDATED: Power Restored to Many; 674 Still Without
While customers still without power are undoubtedly frustrated, National Grid has restored a large portion of homes originally hit by the outage during Hurricane Sandy. The number at 10 a.m. on...
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Trick-or-Treating, On As Scheduled
Last year's Snowtober Nor'easter may have managed to cancel Halloween, but not this year. Hurricane Sandy will not put a damper on the festivities, as trick-or-treating is on as planned....
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5 Things: Trick-or-Treat at Crossing Tonight
1. The final debate between Senator Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren was cancelled because of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Some voters viewed the final debate as the last chance to...
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Fiery Crash Leads to OUI Charge
Wednesday, Oct. 31 Ryan Flory, 22, of 12 Wayside Rd., Westborough, was arrested by Westborough police on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and a marked lanes violation. Judge Robert...
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United Way Accepts Record-Breaking Donation from Wegmans
Information courtesy of United Way of Tri-CountyThe United Way of Tri-County accepted a check from Wegmans Food Market for more than $25,000 last Friday. The generous donation will go directly to...
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Police Log: Vandalism; Car Stuck in a Puddle
Incidents, Tuesday, Oct. 30 3:01 a.m.: Assist FD with CO alarm, Omaha Drive 5:07 a.m.: Medical call on Tomblin Hill Road 6:42 a.m.: Automatic fire alarm activation, Main Street 8:29 a.m.: Two-car MVA...
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Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend: Add an Hour
Those 7:30 a.m. commutes will get darker before they get lighter. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—officially at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. Remember, we all “fall back” and set your clocks back...
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RECALL: Wegmans Removes Three Mixes From Shelves
Wegmans is recalling three products because they may contain soy, which can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to those who are allergic. According to the FDA, the products are: All...
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PHOTOS: Chronicling Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction Along the Northeast
Portions of the Northeast are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast earlier this week. Patch sites up and down the seaboard reported the unfolding story and...
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TELL US: Did NStar, National Grid Perform Well During Hurricane Sandy?
Hurricane Sandy blew out of the region earlier this week, but not without causing massive power outages, some of which have yet to be fixed. Both National Grid and NStar say they did a better, faster...
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