Thousands Without Power For Second Day After Record-Setting Storm

BOSTON (CBS) – Thousands of homes and business were still without electricity Friday, a day after a record-setting storm brought down trees and power lines across Massachusetts.

More than 200,000 customers lost electricity during the high winds and heavy rain early Thursday morning.

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That number was down to about 60,000 early Friday afternoon as the cleanup and repairs continued, but some towns were forced to cancel school or delay classes for a second day because of the power problems.

The storm set a record as the strongest October storm ever in the Boston area.