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(WABI) - Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend. If you’re looking for a way to utilize that extra hour, consider checking your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors should be checked at least ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

There is literally nothing more annoying than a faulty smoke detector. One that is completely broken and doesn't go off in a fire could be called annoying, but I'd call it a hazard first. That's bad.

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