Biologists say New England’s moose population is under siege from tiny ticks that have become so
numerous in recent years that biologists are concerned about the long-term
effect on the animals.
The organization
that oversees New England’s power grid says electricity supplies appear to be
adequate to meet spiking demand this summer.
An annual update
from Holyoke-based ISO New England Inc. says grid operators should have enough
flexibility to handle sharply higher electricity use, even in a prolonged heat
wave.