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Gov. Charlie Baker during a press conference Thursday night.

Lawrence mayor accuses gas company of 'obfuscation' in disaster response

Lawrence, MA--9/13/2018-- People cover their faces to protect themselves from heavy smoke from a fire on Bowdoin Street in Lawrence. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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‘Absolute chaos’: Residents describe the outbreak of gas explosions, fires in Merrimack Valley

Leonel Rondon

18-year-old killed in Lawrence gas explosion was ‘an amazing young man’

Kavanaugh denies allegation of sexual misconduct in school September 15, 2018 | 12:23 AM

Trump, Pompeo bash ex-Secretary of State Kerry on Iran talks September 15, 2018 | 12:18 AM

Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics September 15, 2018 | 12:14 AM

Manafort plea deal begs key question: What does he know? September 15, 2018 | 12:07 AM

The Latest: Trump claims Maria death toll rose 'like magic' September 14, 2018 | 10:45 PM

Andover fire officials warn residents of donation scam September 14, 2018 | 7:53 PM

At least 5 dead as Hurricane Florence drenches the Carolinas September 14, 2018 | 6:24 PM

Mother, infant, among several killed by Hurricane Florence September 14, 2018 | 6:22 PM

Natural gas industry faces new test after Merrimack Valley fires September 14, 2018 | 6:19 PM

People in Trump's political orbit who have pleaded guilty September 14, 2018 | 6:12 PM

Officer Ivan Soto and his family

'We relieved him. But he didn't want to leave.' September 14, 2018 | 5:58 PM

Manafort forfeits luxury homes under plea deal September 14, 2018 | 5:12 PM

Charleston Maine

Officials: Convicted murderer escapes from Maine prison September 14, 2018 | 4:57 PM

Trump, Pompeo bash ex-Secretary of State Kerry on Iran talks September 14, 2018 | 4:50 PM

Boston man pleads guilty in connection with a nationwide meth trafficking ring September 14, 2018 | 4:41 PM

The Latest: Trump admin wants delay in fraud protections September 14, 2018 | 4:30 PM

The Latest: Pompeo blasts Kerry for Iran meetings September 14, 2018 | 4:00 PM

Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics September 14, 2018 | 2:48 PM

Lori Trahan and Dan Koh.

The 3rd District recount is underway. Here's the latest. September 14, 2018 | 2:07 PM

Lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival

Layoffs hit, prices lag as tariff pinches lobster industry September 14, 2018 | 1:46 PM

Emergency vehicles lined up on Route 114 in Lawrence after a outbreak of fires due to overpressured gas lines on Thursday, September 13, 2018. (Scott Eisen for The Boston Globe)

Read the statement from Columbia Gas on Thursday's incident September 14, 2018 | 1:27 PM

A damaged house on Jefferson Street, in Lawrence, Mass., is seen Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. The home was one of multiple houses that went up in flames on Thursday afternoon after gas explosions and fires triggered by a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in several communities north of Boston (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

How to help those affected by the gas explosions, fires in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover September 14, 2018 | 12:58 PM

Man convicted of 1998 rape of special needs student in Massachusetts September 14, 2018 | 12:13 PM

The Latest: Anita Hill says a complaint process needed September 14, 2018 | 12:12 PM

Death of 5-month-old girl in Watertown prompts investigation September 14, 2018 | 11:45 AM

Lawrence, MA--9/13/2018-- Crews work to knock down a fire on Jefferson Street in Lawrence. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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35 photos of the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, fires September 14, 2018 | 11:41 AM

Framingham court receives faked death certificate for wanted man September 14, 2018 | 11:15 AM

A box truck just got 'Storrowed' by the Longfellow Bridge September 14, 2018 | 10:43 AM

Aaron DiBella, 21, of Peabody.

Read the obituary for Aaron DiBella, 21, of Peabody September 14, 2018 | 10:36 AM

The Latest: Lawyer says Manafort has agreed to cooperate September 14, 2018 | 10:11 AM