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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

Massachusetts State Police investigate the crash scene by Route 16 in Watertown Wednesday.

A tow truck hit and killed a woman in Watertown, authorities say. Then the driver was stabbed 5 times. September 19, 2018 | 3:16 PM

Trump: 9/11 memorial renewed my resolve to build border wall September 19, 2018 | 3:05 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's undue credit for slowing health costs September 19, 2018 | 2:08 PM

A screencap of video footage of the alleged hit and run in Everett.

Driver allegedly strikes two people on scooters, keeps going with victims on the hood September 19, 2018 | 1:58 PM

Shots fired on Main Street in Saugus; no injuries September 19, 2018 | 11:16 AM

A woman was sexually assaulted in a camper near the Mass. Pike in Palmer, police say September 19, 2018 | 11:06 AM

Trump: Not concerned about Manafort cooperation September 19, 2018 | 11:04 AM

the roof that blew off our generator shed into the road

How a local couple’s lives have changed since two hurricanes hit their St. Thomas home September 19, 2018 | 9:56 AM

Trump rips Sessions: 'I don't have an attorney general' September 19, 2018 | 9:28 AM

The Latest: Democrat: Handing of allegation 'off the rails' September 19, 2018 | 7:54 AM

FILE - This June 6, 2018, file photo shows a green crab in Portland, Maine. A University of New England researcher said green crabs migrating from Nova Scotia are ornerier and angrier than their Gulf of Maine cousins. (AP Photos/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

'What we're seeing is this insane level of aggressiveness' September 19, 2018 | 5:30 AM

Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics September 19, 2018 | 12:34 AM

Fate of FEMA leader in doubt as Florence cleanup continues September 19, 2018 | 12:28 AM

Trump says 'hard to imagine' Kavanaugh assaulted woman September 19, 2018 | 12:27 AM

What is the FBI's role in the Kavanaugh allegations? September 19, 2018 | 12:23 AM

AP Explains: Mueller's legal actions not overlooked by Trump September 19, 2018 | 12:22 AM

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