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In high-powered storms such as this one, power outages are almost inevitable. Strong wind gusts and heavy snow can bring down trees and tree limbs, taking out power lines. NStar spokesman Mike Durand says restoration efforts could take several days...

Organizers of Boston's effort to host the 2024 Olympics are revealing some of the early plans for the Boston bid. Most of the venues would be in a six mile area. The co-chair of Boston 2024's planning committee tells reporters, organizers hope to have "the most walkable games in modern times...

Prospective casino operators are facing a Jan. 30 deadline to apply for Massachusetts' final gambling license. The state Gaming Commission says its staff hopes to meet privately with at least three groups ahead of the deadline: Mass Gaming & Entertainment, Seafan Trust Corp. an...

The federal government is providing Massachusetts with $996 million for rail improvements, but not on the South Coast. The funds amount to just 43% of the total cost of the extension of the MBTA's Green Line to Somerville and Medford. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says the federal monies come from a grant that specifically targets light rail such as the "T", but even so...

Want a romantic getaway for the weekend with that special person? Come look at the nine best romantic hot spots on the South Coast. We have them listed!

Here's a look at the numerous Veterans Day commemorations and activities throughout the South Coast on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014.... New Bedford Parade: The New Bedford Veterans Day Parade kicks off at 11am from Buttonwood Park, proceeding down Union Street to the reviewing stand in front of the New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has been given the green light to award an $18 million contract for early work on South Coast Rail. The contract with LM Heavy Civil Construction will improve five grade crossings along the South Coast Rail corridor, including one in Taunton, one in New Bedford, and three in Freetown...

Within a few years, the entire Southcoast of Massachusetts will be completely connected with bike riders in mind. Eleven towns and cities are participating in the South Coast Bikeway project, with many planning phases nearing completion...

The Massachusetts delegation at next week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida could enjoy an enhanced role because it represents the state where presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney served as Governor.