National Grid Blames Forecasters For "Underestimating" October Storm
National Grid says it would have been better prepared for the storm and restored power to 420,000 customers quicker had the forecast been more accurate.
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National Grid says it would have been better prepared for the storm and restored power to 420,000 customers quicker had the forecast been more accurate.
The October Nor'easter we just lived through is making a lot of people nervous about the coming winter.
More than 50,000 people in Massachusetts still do not have power after last weekend's Nor'easter.
Areas in Western Mass. hit hard by June tornadoes are now dealing with power outages from the Nor'easter.
Residents who were left in the dark after Tropical Storm Irene are once again without power after a rare October snowstorm.
The snow totals for the October 29-30 Nor'easter ranged from nearly nothing in parts of Boston to more than two feet in parts of western Massachusetts.
The combination of high winds; the leaves still on trees; and heavy, wet snow was expected to result in widespread power outages.
Not much change at all in the forecast from last night...we are still in for a powerful and dangerous early season nor'easter.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has 4,000 pieces of equipment ready to respond to Saturday's storm, including plows, trucks, and sanders.
This weekend is what everyone sets their calendars by in Salem, and a white Halloween is not what anyone was expecting.
A major nor'easter is about to pound southern New England with heavy rain, snow and wind.
Heavy, wet snow fell at sunrise on April Fools' Day, letting everyone know this nagging winter isn't quite over yet.
Temperatures are so borderline that a difference of just one or two degrees could mean very little snow or several inches.
There will likely be a significant, heavy and wet snow in parts of northern Worcester County, all of western Massachusetts and in southern New Hampshire.
There are signs that we could be in for a sizeable storm Friday. The problem is, many weather models are still having a tough time putting all the pieces together.
Dig your heels in and get ready to dig out your car- another storm is coming our way.
A very powerful nor'easter produced treacherous conditions across all of southern New England Wednesday.
Gov. Deval Patrick declared a State of Emergency and activated the National Guard Wednesday afternoon, as a blizzard slammed Massachusetts.
Heavy, wet snow on power lines and overhead wires has suspended Amtrak service between New York City and Boston.
Plow drivers across Massachusetts are in for a long night as Nor'easter gets ready to roll through.
Here we go! Nor'easter 2011 is taking shape and now is nearly a lock for Wednesday.
The first Nor'easter of 2011 appears to be on its way to New England.
Here are the latest snowfall totals from the Skywarn Spotter Network.
The latest forecast models now suggest a huge snowstorm will miss southern New England.
All weather models are now showing a major storm for southern New England Sunday afternoon into Monday.
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A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
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Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Drake Maye met with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
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Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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