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Debris from a broken offshore wind turbine has for days been washing up on Nantucket shorelines, prompting beach closures and frustrating locals at the peak of the summer season.

An ‘unusual and rare’ wind turbine failure is littering Nantucket beaches with debris, angering locals

Fox News

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy is speaking out after an offshore windmill blade snapped and sent fiberglass shards onto the Nantucket shoreline.

‘Ruined by negligence’: Dave Portnoy blasts Nantucket wind farm after broken blade shuts down beaches

The U.S. Coast Guard has advised mariners to exercise extreme caution following reports of a 300-foot-long piece of debris in the water near where an offshore wind turbine blade broke off at the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm off Nantucket, Rhode Island. Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and...

U.S. Coast Guard Issues Warning After Wind Turbine Blade Breaks Off at Vineyard Wind Farm

A huge wind farm is causing trouble for Massachusetts beachgoers. The Nantucket Harbormaster announced Tuesday that much of the area’s shoreline was closed to visitors after pieces of wind turbines started washing up on shore this week. Suggested Reading. “All south shore beaches are closed to swimming, due to...

Wind farm debris is shutting down beaches in Nantucket

The Independent

 The federal government has ordered an offshore wind developer off Nantucket Island, a popular summer tourist destination in Massachusetts, to suspend operations after parts of a damaged turbine blade washed up on the beaches. A spokesman for the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Wednesday that operations at Vineyard Wind have been suspended until it can be determined whether the “blade failure” impacts other turbine blades on the development. As a result, power production on the lease area has been suspended and installation of new wind turbine generator construction is also on hold.Meanwhile, Nantucket officials said all...

Wind power operations off Nantucket Island are suspended after turbine blade parts washed ashore

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Over the weekend, a 360-foot blade of a wind turbine off the shore of Nantucket shattered, leading to "large floating debris and fiberglass shards" threatening local beachgoers. On Wednesday, the federal government ordered the responsible Vineyard Wind farm to shut down. Meanwhile, according to CBS News, six local beaches had...

Beaches Covered in Shards and Debris as Giant Wind Turbine Shatters

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Shenandoah, PA

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It looked as if it was going to jump aboard.

'Jaws'-Like Video Shows Great White Shark Circling Boat

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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A wind turbine blade broke near Nantucket, causing beaches to close as debris littered the sand and adding to locals' problems.

Nantucket's wealthy had another problem on their beaches this week

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 300-foot blade section that detached from a Vineyard Wind turbine this week sank to the ocean floor, Nantucket officials said Friday. Nautical charts show waters are about 150 feet deep in the area (or roughly half as deep as the blade is long).

Massive Vineyard Wind blade section sinks to ocean floor

A-Z-Animals

In the past week, there have been more than 20 great white shark sightings off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Researchers can track sharks that have been tagged by performing fly-overs with helicopters, while lifeguards also keep watch for sharks. Besides the high-tech sightings this past week, a lifeguard spotted a shark about […]

3 Massachusetts Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Nashua, NH

The driver crawled out of his car about 30 seconds later and appeared unhurt. Presumed New Hampshirite and Redditor /u/JackSteele33 shared surprising dashcam footage from earlier yesterday (July 18, 2024) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing the moment when a potentially distracted driver in a Nissan Sentra misjudged the slowing cars ahead, swerved, clipped one of them, and ultimately flipped onto their roof.

Nashua, NH: Shocking Crash on Route 101 as Driver Misjudges Traffic, Clips Car and Flips Over Onto Their Roof

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In a packed room in Eastham, residents call for 'reset' on Outer Cape offshore wind

Chatham Select Board member Shareen Davis speaks Wednesday in Eastham at a public information session on proposed offshore wind areas off the Outer Cape, in the...

In a packed room in Eastham, residents call for 'reset' on Outer Cape offshore wind

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