The Block Island Times
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Island escapes hurricane 'unscathed,' Irene causes mass power outages on the mainland

By Dan West | Aug 24, 2011

Hurricane Irene passed through the Northeast on Sunday, Aug. 28, causing widespread power outages and flooding around New England. Block Island, however, escaped with only minor wind damage and limited electrical interruptions.

“Compared to the ...

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