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Groton Schools Delayed by Power Outage from High Winds

10/14/2025

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Story summary

Groton Middle School and Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut, are on a three-hour delay due to a power outage likely caused by high winds.
Other Groton schools will operate on a normal schedule.
Eversource reported 14 customers without power early Tuesday morning.
This follows a weekend of severe weather that affected other areas, causing school delays and closures in North Carolina.

History

Historical Context

Hurricane Florence struck the Carolinas in September 2018, causing widespread power outages and school closures, with Eversource reporting over 1,000 customers affected. This event mirrors the devastation of Hurricane Irene in August 2011, which left 7.4 million homes without power across the East Coast, highlighting the increasing frequency of severe weather events and their significant impact on local infrastructure and communities.

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Story summary

Groton Middle School and Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut, are on a three-hour delay due to a power outage likely caused by high winds.
Other Groton schools will operate on a normal schedule.
Eversource reported 14 customers without power early Tuesday morning.
This follows a weekend of severe weather that affected other areas, causing school delays and closures in North Carolina.

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