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New England moose under attack from ticks

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Biologists say New England’s moose population is under siege from tiny ticks that have become so numerous in recent years that biologists are concerned about the long-term effect on the animals.
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No summer power shortage seen in New England

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The organization that oversees New England’s power grid says electricity supplies appear to be adequate to meet spiking demand this summer. An annual update from Holyoke-based ISO New England Inc. says grid operators should have enough flexibility to handle sharply higher electricity use, even in a prolonged heat wave.