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Nor'easter disrupts flights, T, ferries
September 27, 2026
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Nor'easter disrupts flights, ferries and MBTA Commuter Rail
The rare September nor'easter brought near-hurricane-force winds and heavy rain to Greater Boston, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations, MBTA speed restrictions, and ferry service cancellations. More than 9,000 customers in Massachusetts lost power as wind gusts topped 70 mph on the Cape. Rain and gusty winds continue into Sunday with isolated flash flooding possible.
The Boston Globe
Mighty Squirrel Oktoberfest in Fenway continues Sunday
Oktoberfest celebration at Mighty Squirrel Fenway starts at 11 a.m. with pregame activities.
The Boston Calendar
Sam Adams Oktoberfest celebration runs through Sunday
Sam Adams Boston Brewery hosts its Oktoberfest celebration Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
Free cello recital tonight at Houston Hall
Berklee student Madeleine Corrigan plays Shostakovich cello sonata at 7 p.m. at 8 Fenway.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Free string duo performance at Seully Hall tonight
Violist Jordan Bak and pianist Jiung Lee perform at 7:30 p.m. at 8 Fenway.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
CollegeFest Boston returns to Fenway's Lansdowne Street today
CollegeFest 2026 starts at 11 a.m. at 15 Lansdowne Street.
CollegeFest Boston
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