The James Beard Foundation today announced their 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be announced […]
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Top party schools in every state
Many schools tout their high average GPAs, beautiful campuses, or competitive admission rates. However, few can boast a rich campus social life as a truly distinguishing feature. While academic rigor […]
Hardest college to get into in every state
It is conventional wisdom that having a college education can be an enormous advantage in terms of furthering your career. With a college degree, you’re likely to make more money, […]
Biggest snowfalls recorded in Massachusetts history
Almost everyone who lives in areas prone to snow seems to have a legendary snowstorm story: the blizzard of ’78, the Storm of the Century, any of the blizzards or […]
Most popular girl names in the 90s in Massachusetts
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of […]
Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver, and Leon Bridges to headline 2023 Beach Road Weekend Music Festival
Beach Road Weekend Music Festival announced today that Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver and Leon Bridges will headline the 2023 festival. The headliners have combined for five Grammy wins and […]
Slippery travel conditions across CT, MA, and RI: National Weather Service issues Special Weather Statement
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a special weather statement for several counties in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as Rhode Island, warning of slippery travel conditions due […]
Jerry Frear: Why self-care?
Self-care has become a buzzword in recent times, but some people have negative reactions due to a lack of understanding in terminology. It is often seen as a trend or […]
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Blake Earle, Texas A&M University Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England kicks off 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season
Today, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season, as Girl Scouts and their troops rally the community to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial […]
Most popular boy names in the 90s in Massachusetts
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of […]
Jerry Frear: Transformation starts with you
Transformation can be a challenging and often difficult journey, but it is ultimately a rewarding one that can lead to a better and more fulfilling life. This process of self-improvement […]
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation We hope you’ve enjoyed this first regular quiz from our new quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have […]
On first day, Massachusetts Gov. Healey names climate chief
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey marked her first full day on the job Friday by issuing an executive order creating what she says […]
First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at […]
Counties in Massachusetts with the fastest-rising temperatures in the last 100 years
Hitting 116 degrees F in normally temperate Portland, Oregon. 105 degrees in Reno in September, just as summer is meant to be waning. And in California’s Death Valley National Park, […]
Dense Fog Advisory in effect for portions of Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts
Drivers are being advised to take extra caution on the roads this evening as a dense fog advisory has been issued for the region. The National Weather Service warns that […]
Tradition of hiking in the new year reaches all 50 US states
BOSTON (AP) — A simple plan to get more people enjoying the outdoors on New Year’s Day has become a nationwide movement after a hike at a Massachusetts park more […]
Massachusetts elected officials to see pay hike in new year
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers will see their pay jump in the new year, as will statewide officeholders including the incoming governor. Minimum wage workers […]
Editorial Roundup: New England
Bangor Daily News. December 28, 2022. Editorial: Mainers gave us many reasons to be hopeful this year Over the course of the last year, we’ve written a lot about things […]
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has […]
Ocean Effect snowstorm to impact parts of Cape Cod, Islands, and coastal RI Saturday afternoon into Sunday
A rare ocean effect snow storm is expected to dump several inches of snow over Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The storm may also […]
Coastal Flood Warning issued for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Coastal residents in eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are being warned to prepare for minor flooding as a Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 PM […]
High Wind Warning issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for parts of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The warning will remain in effect until 7 AM […]
States that have increased taxes the most in the last four decades
chayanuphol // Shutterstock States that have increased taxes the most in the last four decades Depending on where you live in the U.S., your state and local taxes may have […]