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, 4+ day ago (130+ words) The Michelin Guide has revealed its new Northeast Cities edition, with Boston restaurants earning recognition for the first time. The Hub made its Michelin debut during a ceremony at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, with the host city also a newcomer to the guide, joining previously recognized cities Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Check out the full list of Boston restaurants honored by Michelin below. Fox & the Knife Woods Hill Pier 4 Devra First can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram @devrafirst. Matt Juul can be reached at [email protected]. Chris Morris can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her @morrisglobe. Kara Baskin can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her @kcbaskin....

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…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago (268+ words) If you usually make a quick stop in Freeport for an hour or two of shopping when you're driving up the Maine coast, think again. Stay a while and you'll find that the village has a lot more to offer than outlet stores and L.L. Bean. In fact, it makes a good escape for those who favor Winter Lite " urban comforts with a side of the great outdoors. Sure, you can pick up all the coasters, key chains, soaps, stickers, and fridge magnets that your heart desires, but these shops also sell hand-thrown stoneware mugs, beautiful wooden cutting boards, folk art carvings, turned wood bowls and lamps, hand-knit hats and mittens, leather bags, and fine jewelry. Most Freeport shops open at 10 or 11 a.m. and close at 5 or 6 p.m. Camp L.L. Bean is open 7 a.m-10 p.m. Rooms from $107, with continental breakfast 525 US Route 1 Draft beer $3.50-$9.50, pizzas $16-$24 Mast…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) With Thanksgiving fast approaching, AAA is predicting what may be the busiest travel period yet this year. The travel group is projecting 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles between Tuesday and the end of the holiday weekend, an increase of 1.6 million compared to last year. AAA predicts at least 73 million people will travel by car, or about 90 percent of all travelers. That number could be higher if some air travelers decided to drive following recent series of flight cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration earlier this week lifted flight restrictions imposed on 40 of the nation's busiest airports, including Logan International Airport in Boston. Congestion on the roads is expected to peak Tuesday afternoon through the early evening, and again Wednesday between mid-morning and late afternoon, according to AAA. Road travel on the holiday itself should be light, except for those…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (42+ words) Holiday events brighten up downtown Providence New flight transports you to warmer weather Lift pass offers a more affordable way to hit the slopes A tiny tool that's a big resource for drivers Kari Bodnarchuk can be reached at [email protected]....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (326+ words) On Tuesday, the nation will observe Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the US Armed Forces. Some businesses and government services plan to offer free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Government offices, libraries, and banks will be closed for the federal holiday, while most retailers will be open. Here's what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day: Municipal, state, federal offices will be closed, according to the secretary of state's office. Major retail and grocery stores will be open, according to their websites. Post offices will be closed, and only Priority Mail Express will be delivered, according to the USPS. "On this important day we honor the military veterans who have served our nation," Postmaster General David Steiner said in a press release. "The Postal Service is proud to be one of the…...

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…...

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....

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…...