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Giving Thanks In The Merrimack Valley
For this Andover business owner, the reopening of his restaurant is one step closer to normalcy. But many in the Merrimack Valley remain without heat ahead of Thanksgiving. -
Transportation Safety Board Says Columbia Gas Could Have Prevented Merrimack Valley Fires
The agency says Columbia Gas' use of work plans prepared by a 'field engineer' — who is not a licensed professional engineer — is partly to blame for the accident. -
As Merrimack Valley Appliances Are Replaced, Some Residents Want More Energy Efficiency
For thousands of households in the Merrimack Valley, replacing damaged equipment is proving to be complicated — even more so for energy efficient appliances. -
State Protections For Columbia Gas Could Hamper Lawsuits After Merrimack Valley Explosions
Language buried deep in agreements between the gas utilities and the state DPU appears to grant immunity from some civil suits. -
Second Family Plans Wrongful Death Suit Against Columbia Gas And NiSource
57-year-old Kenneth DeVeau died more than a week after having a heart attack following his evacuation. -
Feds Open Criminal Probe Into Natural Gas Explosions
NiSource, the parent company of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, disclosed Thursday it is cooperating with a criminal investigation by U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Andrew Lelling's office. -
'We Are Racing Against Winter' After Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
Columbia Gas acknowledged that at least a couple thousand customers will be waiting beyond the original Nov. 19 deadline for full gas restoration. -
Columbia Gas Losing More Ground In Key Restoration Goal In Merrimack Valley
There's now less than four weeks to go until the November 19th target date the company set to restore gas service to all of its customers. -
One Merrimack Valley Town Official Recalls The Night Of Gas Explosions
A selectman's home was one of dozens that ignited in North Andover. -
Columbia Gas Falls Behind In Restoring Service In The Merrimack Valley
Last week the utility company fell behind in its plan to ready properties for restored gas service by about 500 customers.
