Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generatorPay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a ...

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Unincorporated Swannanoa outside Asheville took some of Hurricane Helene’s hardest hits, and many wonder what recovery will look like.

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

The state House and Senate have introduced competing legislation designed to limit potential state Medicaid funding cuts that are slated to take effect Oct. 1. House and Senate Republican budget ...

Patricia Socarras Santiago used to answer questions about political squabbles on the Providence/Cranston border. Now she’s running a political campaign in New Mexico at the southern border that could ...

Following on our generator maintenance tips in the Aug. 1 issue, consulting engineer Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., offers 10 ...

State Rep. Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland) announced on Friday that he will not run in next year's special election for the open 35th District state Senate seat - instead choosing to run for a third ...

The driver of the bus was hospitalized with a cut to her head. The crash resulted in the residents of the house being displaced due to structural damage. CHICAGO - A CTA bus slammed into a home on the ...