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60 To 100 Fires Break Out in Lawrence, North Andover, Andover Because of Gas Line Explosions

Matthew McDonald

Some 60 to 100 fires racked homes and other buildings in Lawrence, North Andover, and Andover on Thursday night because of gas line explosions.

The Eagle Tribune, of Lawrence, is providing a running update.

Around New England

State Rep Presses Wrong Button, Overrides New Hampshire Governor’s Veto By One Vote

Matthew McDonald

A New Hampshire state representative who wanted to uphold a veto by Governor Chris Sununu of a bill likely to increases the cost of electricity to ratepayers pressed the wrong button and ended up being the margin of victory for the override.

New Hampshire Senate Bill 365 requires utilities to pay wood-burning power plants above-market rates. Sununu vetoed it June 19, saying it would increase electricity costs to residents.

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