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Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials
Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials Multiple residents in Wilmington will be without water for several hours because of a massive pipe burst on Christmas Eve, officials said. The main break happened in the Kilmarnock Street was reported around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, according to Wilmington Police and the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Twitter. Crews are working to repair an unexpected water main break in the Kilmarnock / Morgan / Fletcher neighborhood. We will work as efficiently as possible to ensure service is returned to normal as quickly as possible this Christmas Eve.#WilmingtonMA pic.twitter.com/B0pqAP…

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by David Cifarelli
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Woman Injured By Fallen Light Pole On Moakley Bridge In Boston Woman Injured By Fallen Light Pole On Moakley Bridge In Boston
Woman Injured By Fallen Light Pole On Moakley Bridge In Boston One woman was injured after a light pole fell and hit her on the Moakley Bridge in Boston, authorities said.  First responders were called to the scene around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, a Boston EMS spokesperson told Daily Voice.  The woman was taken to a local hospital on advanced life support, the spokesperson said. Her current condition is unknown.  #BREAKING: A pedestrian was seriously injured in Boston on the Moakley Bridge after a light pole crashed to the ground. Photos of the scene and another rotted out pole nearby. details tonight on @NBC10Boston #nbc10investigators pic.twi…

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by David Cifarelli
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Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report A water main burst in Boston Monday morning, Aug. 15, sending a torrent of water down streets and into buildings in the South End neighborhood. The water caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow an SUV, reports said. This is the second water main leak in the city since Saturday. CBS Boston reported the pipe burst near Tsiremont Street and Northampton Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Tremont Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Northampton Street is closed as crews work to clean up the damage., Boston Police said. The water carved out a sinkhole beneath that intersection and caused …

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by Josh Lanier