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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Great Barrington Rotary Day Of Service

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— On Saturday, May 18, 2024, more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 7 countries, from Connecticut to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York in the United States, plus the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom will volunteer in their communities for a Rotary Day of Service.
 
"Service is at the core of Rotary, and as our club enters its 100th year of service, we continue to explore and identify areas of need where we can make an impact. This year, Great Barrington Rotary are happy to be supporting Greenagers by helping get their April Hill gardens ready for the new season, " said  Gideon Brown, Great Barrington Rotary President. "The impact that Greenagers has on our community and the future of our youth is inspiring."
 
Greenagers works with teens and young adults to develop deep connections to land, work, and community. They prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades.
 
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