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Lawrence, MA--9/13/2018-- Workers stage at Columbia Gas of Massachusetts in Lawrence. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)Topic: Reporter:

2 Andover residents suffered serious injuries in homes without power, police say

The house owned by Lawrence Police Officer Ivan Soto sits nearly burned to the ground on Jefferson Street, in Lawrence Friday.

Where does the Merrimack Valley gas crisis stand now? Here's what we know.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: A Lime dockless electric scooter is parked on a Wilshire Boulevard sidewalk, available for its next rider, on July 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Uber Technologies Inc. is investing with others in a $335 million round of financing in the San Francisco based e-scooter and bikeshare startup. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Electric scooters could return to the Boston area, but probably not in 2018

The Latest: Experts say Trump action may expose sources September 18, 2018 | 6:44 PM

Can allegation against Kavanaugh lead to criminal charges? September 18, 2018 | 6:40 PM

AP Explains: Big few weeks for Mueller in Russia probe September 18, 2018 | 6:07 PM

The Encore Boston Harbor casino under construction in Everett on July 19.

Lawsuit alleges Wynn cheated to win Everett casino license September 18, 2018 | 5:45 PM

Mattis dismissive of news reports of tension with Trump September 18, 2018 | 5:39 PM

Take a look at the finalists for the MLK memorial on the Common September 18, 2018 | 4:47 PM

Trump to visit North Carolina to survey Florence impact September 18, 2018 | 3:48 PM

White House sets 'new direction' in biodefense strategy September 18, 2018 | 3:24 PM

A former Maine teacher acquitted of sexual assault charges shares her story September 18, 2018 | 2:30 PM

Murderer due for release next year is captured after escape from Maine prison September 18, 2018 | 2:24 PM

A sign for the Republican gubernatorial hopeful in R.I. was hung from a noose in front of a home September 18, 2018 | 2:16 PM

Cyclist rides Blue Bike through O’Neill tunnel in Boston September 18, 2018 | 2:02 PM

Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending September 18, 2018 | 1:59 PM

The Latest: Polish leader proposes US base called Fort Trump September 18, 2018 | 1:49 PM

Fort Trump? Polish leader dangles offer to US president September 18, 2018 | 1:48 PM

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Coca-Cola is analyzing cannabis in wellness drinks September 18, 2018 | 1:00 PM

Suspect Robert Chain is leaving the Los Angeles courthouse after being released on bail on August 30, 2018. His wife, attorney Betsy Staszek Chain, is by his side. - A California man has been arrested for making death threats against employees of the Boston Globe, which recently organized a newspaper editorial response to attacks on the media by President Donald Trump. Robert Chain, 68, of Encino, California, was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of making threatening communications, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts said. Chain was to appear in federal court in Los Angeles later Thursday and would eventually be transferred to Boston, it said in a statement. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

Man who allegedly threatened to shoot Globe reporters indicted on federal charges September 18, 2018 | 12:44 PM

A great white shark devours a fish off a fishing line near Chatham

A shark stole this fisherman's catch—and then the expletives started flying September 18, 2018 | 12:04 PM

UMass Amherst students head across campus.

'This one will never heal properly': Police called on black UMass Amherst employee walking to his office September 18, 2018 | 10:51 AM

FILE- In this June 14, 2018, file photo, nectarines, plums, mangos and peaches are marked at a fruit stand in a grocery store on Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Aventura, Fla. On Wednesday, July 11, the Labor Department reports on U.S. producer price inflation for June. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Police: A Virginia man rubbed produce on his bare behind and then put it back September 18, 2018 | 10:50 AM

Defrauded students inch closer to victory in DeVos lawsuit September 18, 2018 | 10:41 AM

The Latest: Grassley says no reason to further delay hearing September 18, 2018 | 10:32 AM

Collin Daniel Richards, 22, has been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Celia Barquin Arozamena, the 2018 Big 12 champion and Iowa State Female Athlete of the Year.

Champion Iowa State golfer found slain on golf course September 18, 2018 | 10:22 AM

GAS SLIDER Lawrence, MA--9/14/2018-- Debris remains from a house that exploded on Chickering Rd in Lawrence. (Jessica

Pipe pressure before gas explosions was 12 times too high September 18, 2018 | 10:10 AM

Police: Person struck on I-495 while standing outside of vehicle September 18, 2018 | 10:04 AM

Police: A Vermont man tried to steal marijuana plants from a dispensary September 18, 2018 | 10:02 AM

People in New York walk past a Nike advertisement featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, known for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.

A Rhode Island town council voted to ask its departments to boycott Nike September 18, 2018 | 9:58 AM

Read the obituary for Arthur Medici, 26, of Revere, the victim of the Cape Cod shark attack September 18, 2018 | 9:54 AM

Lori Trahan emerged Monday as the official winner of the Democratic primary for the congressional seat based in Lowell.

Could the 10-person 3rd District primary push Mass. toward ranked choice voting? September 18, 2018 | 9:26 AM

Kavanaugh's accuser wants FBI probe before she testifies September 18, 2018 | 1:17 AM