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A manhole  explodes in Massechussetts. I have been saying these events would be happening. Here we have it. They're  LAWRENCE —  This is the 2nd sinkhole in the last three years. "A gaping sinkhole at a historic mill site resulting from a deteriorated underground South Canal pipe has drawn the attention of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Lawrence Hydroelectric Project’s new owner, Patriot Hydro told federal regulators they will fix the underlying problem by summer." Meanwhile, local officials and others say the sinkhole heightens the reasons for canal maintenance and why  should continue to be tied to the hydro company’s license to operate. "The sinkhole’s cause was believed to be water leaked from — a pipe — and from a downspout on the New Balance Footwear Company building, according to an incident report Patriot Hydro filed with FERC in January. Patriot Hydro told regulators that it has restricted access to the sinkhole and no injuries resulted from ...