Earthquake Rumbles New England

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BOSTON — According the U.S. Geological Survey, A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 7:12 p.m. five miles west of Hollis Center, Maine.

The quake was felt throughout New England, according to NECN.com.

One of our readers, Enid Shields, posted on our Facebook page that she felt the quake on Veazie Street in North Adams.

This is at least the third significant earthquake in as many years felt in New England. In 2010, a 5.0 centered in Canada rumbled through the area; last year, a 5.8 quake outside Richmond, Va., rattled buildings up and down the coast.

The following is a statement from Governor Deval Patrick:


Many Massachusetts residents felt the effects of an earthquake tonight. According to MEMA, which is monitoring events and has briefed me, the quake was centered some 30 miles outside of Portland, Maine. So far, we have no reports of injury or damage in Massachusetts.

MEMA will continue to monitor the situation closely. Residents should use caution if they encounter any damage and take a minute to check in on neighbors, family and friends.




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MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work

LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for pothole repair and tree trimming. 
 
The work will take place from Monday, Nov. 25, through Tuesday, Nov. 26, during the following scheduled hours.
 
Stockbridge/Lee/Becket/Otis/Blandford
Pothole repair will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 7.0 to mile marker 30.5, utilizing temporary lane closures and rolling roadblocks, on Monday night, Nov. 25, ending Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
 
Lee
Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 4.6, utilizing shoulder closures, on Monday, Nov. 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
 
Signage, law enforcement details, and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.
 
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