1+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Parts of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have reached double-digit snow totals over the past week, with Monday delivering a final round of 3 to 8 inches into the evening. These maps show where Northern New England snow is off to a fast start this season A strong upper-level system has been responsible for bringing multiple rounds of snowfall across portions of Northern New England since last week, igniting a fast start to winter across the White and Green Mountains. Parts of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have reached double-digit snow totals, with Monday delivering a final round of 3 to 8 inches into the evening on the northwest side of the mountain slopes, prompting winter storm warnings and other winter weather alerts across ski country. The strong low in the mid- and upper layers of the atmosphere has pushed the jet stream south of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) Voters on Tuesday weighed in on several races for Boston City Council. Seven of nine district seats were contested, and voters also re-elected four at-large candidates. Continue reading by subscribing ... See election results from the Boston City Council races Voters on Tuesday weighed in on several races for Boston City Council. Seven of nine district seats were contested, and voters also re-elected four at-large candidates. Candidates in Districts 3 and 8 ran unopposed. Explore the unofficial results reported by the City of Boston below, updated as of 1 a.m. Nov. 4 with nearly all precincts reporting....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (123+ words) A series of key elections are underway around the United States Tuesday. Follow along for live results. In New York City, voters are electing a new mayor in a hotly contested race between former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are selecting a governor in two races that could emerge as an early barometer for the Democrats and President Trump. Maine voters are deciding whether to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person's access to guns. Voters in California will decide whether to allow the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to replace Congressional maps drawn by an independent commission....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) It may have only been three months since they first gathered on fields and in gyms to begin the 2025 MIAA fall season, but for most of the athletes competing Saturday in one of fifteen state championships across Massachusetts, it's a culmination of years of dedication to their craft. On Saturday, the MIAA will crown five girls' volleyball champions at Billerica High, four field hockey champions at Burlington High, and six cross-country champions at Fort Devens. Follow along with all the action with our live updates below, and check in for updates from Globe Schools on social: @Globe Schools on X/Twitter and @BGlobeSchools on Instagram. Find our scoreboard here, and read complete Globe Schools coverage here. D1: No. 1 Walpole vs. No. 2 Franklin, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Burlington D2: No. 1 Hingham vs. No. 3 Somerset Berkley, 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Burlington High D3: No. 1 Uxbridge vs. No. 2 Sandwich, 5 p.m. Saturday…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) The season's first blast of bitterly cold Arctic air will spread across the eastern portion of the country starting Monday. New Englanders will see temperatures drop as much as 10 degrees below normal late Monday into Tuesday as the coldest stretch passes. High temperatures on Tuesday will only reach the upper 30s and low 40s. But a strong upper-level low will support consistent gusty winds, which will send wind chills plunging another 10 to 15 degrees colder than the actual readings " making the morning feel like the 20s in Southern New England and teens up north. Snow is possible across the higher elevations of Western Massachusetts and Northern New England. The source of this freezing air that New England and much of the Eastern U.S. is experiencing, down to Florida, is the tropopause polar vortex combined with a classic deep trough and cold front. The tropopause is…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (227+ words) Meet Boston, the city's private sector marketing and tourism arm, announced on Wednesday the formation of the Greater Boston Sports Commission, a venture to help bring major events to Boston. With the FIFA World Cup coming to the area next summer " multiple group-stage matches, a Round of 32 game, and a quarterfinal are to be staged at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium " the GBSC is meant to build on that and make Boston a destination for national and global sporting events. Meet Boston cited an estimate of more than $1 billion in economic impact from the World Cup for the region. "The World Cup is a continuation of our legacy, and the creation of this commission allows us to actively and collectively pursue more international sporting events." The formation of the GBSC comes as the region has hosted a number of major sporting events…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (33+ words) Globe Summit is shining a spotlight on the researchers, entrepreneurs, students, executives, and politicians driving change across New England and beyond. Day Two Highlights from Globe Summit 2025 at House of Blues Boston...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (408+ words) Shoreline areas and Block Island saw gusts of up to 60 miles per hour overnight Wednesday into Thursday. See the top wind gusts around the region from early Thursday Strong gusty winds peaking 60 miles per hour toppled trees, downed power lines, and caused boats to break free from moorings overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning across Southern New England. A quick-moving Alberta Clipper storm raced through New England last night, but strengthened as the core of the storm pushed into Nova Scotia, ramping up the winds. Block Island saw gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Below are some of the top wind gusts across the region. Fallen trees were blocking roadways in Southeastern Massachusetts and north of Boston. There were still about 900 utility customers without power in Mass., Rhode Island, and Connecticut as of 10:30 a.m., Thursday. The recent weather pattern has created blustery…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (257+ words) North Conway, N.H., was once again named the "best ski town" by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. North Conway topped the top 10 list of ski towns, and another New England ski destination " Stowe, Vt. " came in eighth place. "Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it's having access to fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops," USA Today said. "For others, it's about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe, or a historic atmosphere." USA Today said the nominees were chosen by a panel of experts and narrowed down by editors to a final slate. Once the nominees in an award category are announced, the public can cast votes for their favorites (readers are allowed to vote for one nominee per category, per calendar day) over a period of four weeks, according to USA…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (405+ words) The idea of gardening in November might not seem like it goes together, but in reality, this shoulder month between the warmth of early fall and the cold of early winter is still ideal for many garden activities. Just like you can plant garlic this time of the year, you can also still plant flower bulbs. Crocuses to daffodils to tulips can still be put into the ground as long as it's not frozen. Check your bulbs to be sure that they're firm and don't have any mold on them, and discard ones that do. This is also a good time of the year to identify invasive plants and remove them. Bittersweet can be easily identified by the vines, of course, but also the orange berries, which are opening up. Autumn olive holds its green color later than other plants,…...