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A Plum Island home pitches into the sea / via Getty

Is Plum Island one superstorm away from disappearing?

Last March, horrified homeowners on Plum Island fought desperately to try to save their properties from literally being swallowed up by the roiling ocean.

Posted in Home, Lifestyle
Tagged barrier island, beach erosion, plum island, real estate, sand bar, storm, superstorm | Reply
An aerial view of an active tornado over the skies of Harrah, Oklahoma.
Credit: Reuters

Huge tornado touches down near Oklahoma City, more forecast

A huge tornado touched down on Monday near Oklahoma City, and the National Weather Service urged residents to immediately take cover as a massive storm system in the middle of the country threatened to pummel as many as 10 states.

Posted in National, News
Tagged city, damage, deaths, debris, Oklahoma City, storm, tornado
plum island storm boston

Plum Island a warning for rest of coast, Boston?

While they’re on the Plum Island beaches miles north of Boston, the toppled homes from the latest storm to hit should serve as a warning for others.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, boston harbor assocation, environment, flooding, plum island, storm, weather | Reply
An aerial view of one of the homes on the Plum Island waterfront that fell off its foundation after sustaining damage during Friday's heavy winter storm. (Getty Images)

More Plum Island homes could face demolition

As crews prepare to demolish a third house damaged by last week’s storm, inspectors warn that other homes on Plum Island could be in jeopardy.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, flooding, plum island, storm, winter | Reply
Winthrop Shore Drives was closed due to flooding on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Mass. State Police)

Storm brings snow, flooding to Boston area

A strong winter storm made for a messy Friday morning as the Boston area dealt with snow, high winds, and flooded roads.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, flooding, snow, storm, weather, winter | Reply
A radar image from the National Weather Service, as of Thursday morning. (NWS)

Nor’easter bears down on Boston

Wet snow, strong winds, and high waves pounded the Boston area on Thursday, as a nor’easter moved into the region.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, rain, storm, weather, winter | Reply
This map from the National Weather Service, updated Wednesday morning, shows the expected snow totals from an approaching storm. (NWS)

Boston in for another wet winter storm

Forecasters say another significant winter storm is moving into the Boston area, bringing heavy, wet snow and strong winds.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, snow, storm, weather | Reply
pothole street boston

Boston launches pothole patrol through city

Potholes have popped up throughout the city as they tend to do this time of year. They are a nuisance to drivers and pain to cars.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, pothole, storm, street | Reply
Snow banks of a foot or more line sidewalks throughout the Boston area, forcing more pedestrians to walk in the street. (Flickr)

Boston schools reopen, but more snow forecast

Students in Boston and Somerville are headed back to school Wednesday, after three snow days caused by last weekend’s blizzard. [...]

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, snow, snowstorm, storm, weather | Reply
boston space saver snow

Time is ticking on those parking space savers

In certain neighborhoods it’s a necessity like electricity and running water. Having a space saver is vitally important to car [...]

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, charlestown, parking, snow, south boston, space savers, storm | Reply
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