Crime & Safety
Power Knocked Out to Hundreds in Salem
Hundreds lost power in Salem along East Main Street after a wire was torn down.
SALEM, NH — Hundreds lost power in Salem Thursday night after a wire was torn down on East Main Street.
As of 11:30 p.m. Thursday, 586 customers were without power, according to Liberty Utilities.
Power was expected to be restored by 1 a.m. Friday.
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Power outage in Salem. 260 customers affected. Wire down on East Main Street. Crews on scene.
— Liberty Utilities NH (@LibertyUtil_NH) October 28, 2016
Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Large power outage in Salem NH. Wire down near 365 Main Street/with a blown transformer. Power should be restored in 2/3 hours.
— SalemPD (@SalemNHPolice) October 28, 2016
Photo: Liberty Utilities
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