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But a dip in the Jet Stream, which will bring in a low-pressure gap from the continental U.S., is expected to soften the Bermuda High’s western edge, allowing Erin to turn north, away from the U.S. east coast.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Shipping is available to the continental U.S. through the end of the week.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
The Norumbega, a Victorian-era stone castle overlooking Penobscot Bay, was recently named the No. 1 inn in the continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers, with 11 unique Queen Anne–style rooms.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Connecticut and other northeastern states, which sit at the end of natural gas pipelines, have the highest electric rates in the continental U.S. Since the deregulation of power generation, state regulators and the two major utilities have limited control over rates.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Shipping is available to the continental U.S. through the end of the week.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
The Norumbega, a Victorian-era stone castle overlooking Penobscot Bay, was recently named the No. 1 inn in the continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers, with 11 unique Queen Anne–style rooms.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Connecticut and other northeastern states, which sit at the end of natural gas pipelines, have the highest electric rates in the continental U.S. Since the deregulation of power generation, state regulators and the two major utilities have limited control over rates.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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“Continental U.S..” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continental%20U.S.. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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