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Holiday Travelers, Here's What You Can Expect for This Year's Thanksgiving Forecast
'The Old Farmer's Almanac,' a resource for long-range weather predictions, recently released this year's Thanksgiving forecast. The outlet anticipates a mixed bag of weather across much of the country. Highlights of the holiday forecast include...

No Passport? No Problem. Seven US Getaways That Feel Like an International Vacation
You don’t have to cross an ocean to feel like you’ve traveled the world. The United States is filled with places that capture the spirit, sights and flavors of international destinations without the customs line or currency exchange. Whether...

Massachusetts Football Falls to Buffalo 28-21 in Thrilling Match
UMass football fell to Buffalo 28-21 in a tense matchup at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The Minutemen had a brief lead late in the game, only to lose it after a last-minute touchdown by the Bulls. Brandon Hood stood out with 179 rushing yards and a...

Despite sky-high prices, these two major cities are Thanksgiving travel hotspots
Talk about an expensive holiday getaway. The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and the top two destinations people are flocking to for Thanksgiving might surprise you. HotelPlanner, a travel tech company and hotel booking platform,...

The Most Remote Small Town in Massachusetts Is the Perfect Place to Get Away From It All
These past few months have been quite busy for my family and me, and we never seem to have a chance to slow down. We have spent many weekends participating in exciting activities within the cities of Boston and Salem, standing in lines, walking...

Illegal Alien Rapists Walk Free While Massachusetts Officials Turn Blind Eye
ROCKLAND, MA- It’s bad enough when so-called “sanctuary states” harbor illegal aliens. It’s far worse when the criminal justice system in those states refuses to do its job. Such is the case in Massachusetts, where feckless Gov. Maura Healey (D)...

Fagnano’s 5 TDs carry UConn football to first ever road win at Boston College, 38-23
Fagnano threw for 362 yards and four touchdowns through the air and rushed for another score. The Huskies dominated the second half, 21-3. BOSTON — It was a historic day for the UConn football program at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, as the...

Boston Blue season 1 premiere recap: What happens to Sean?
The Boston Blue season 1 officially premiered on CBS on October 17, 2025. The show features Donnie Wahlberg reprising his character, Danny Reagan, who relocates from New York to join the Boston Police Department. There, he teams up with the...

Celebrate Christmas Year-Round at Yankee Candle Village, an Enchanting Shop in Massachusetts
For those of us who wish the holiday season could last all year, it can feel like a lonely world sometimes. Fortunately, there are some year-round Christmas shops in Massachusetts where we can enjoy the holiday spirit, no matter the time of year....

This Massachusetts Christmas Town is Straight Out of a Norman Rockwell Painting

Kendama enthusiasts bring ancient game to life in Boston
Kendama enthusiasts bring ancient game to life in Boston BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN WITHOUT STUMBLING UPON SOMETHING TRULY FASCINATING. OH YEAH, TODAY, KENDAMA. THERE ARE SEPARATE PARTS, RIGHT? THIS IS CALLED SOMETHING. IT’S THE KEN AND THE TAMA, WHICH...

Holiday travel doesn’t have to be a nightmare—these essentials make Thanksgiving trips easier
Thanksgiving is one of the most chaotic travel times of the year, but with thoughtfully-designed gear, accessories, and more, you can eliminate some of the usual stress that comes with holiday traveling. You might not believe it, but the hustle...

Why Boston Blue Is Filmed in Toronto, Not Boston
The wait is finally over! The premiere of Donnie Wahlberg’s Blue Bloods spin-off, Boston Blue, is officially here! When tuning in on Friday, October 17, you’ll see a couple of familiar faces, including Dannie Reagan (Donnie) and Sean Reagan (Mika...

Aviation apocalypse: Vacations in ruins, thousands of workers MIA and a financial black hole. Now experts call for the unthinkable
It's every vacationer's worst nightmare. Being on the cusp of a dream trip that cost a fortune, only for it to be ruined by a canceled flight. But for Americans it's become a lingering worry for every journey, with the country's aviation system in...

'Boston Blue' Premiere Recap: Danny's Son Sean Is in a Coma After Recasting
Boston Blue got off to a strong start after that recasting with Donnie Wahlberg‘s Danny visiting Boston because his son suffered a serious injury. In the series premiere, which aired on Friday, October 17, Sean’s (Mika Amonsen) night out with...

Massachusetts Offers Budget-friendly Fun For Every Season
Exploring Massachusetts can be costly, but there are many budget-friendly activities available. If you’re planning a last-minute fall weekend getaway, rest assured that the Bay State has something for everyone that won’t strain your wallet. AAA...

Boston rape trial complainant tells court she woke up with stranger on top of her
The complainant in the case against the Dublin firefighter arrest for rape over St Patrick’s Day weekend told a Boston court she woke up with a stranger “on top of me, inside of me”. Terence Crosbie (39) is charged with assaulting an attorney in a...

Bruins at Avalanche preview: Boston looks to reclaim winning ways on the road
The Bruins started their season white hot. In the last two games, they have cooled off. The team looks to reclaim their momentum against the Avalanche on Saturday night. Colorado has raced out to a 4-0-1 mark, allowing just eight goals in that...

Which Big Ten football team travels the most in Week 8?
Stretching from New Jersey to the California coast to as far north as Washington in the Pacific Northwest, the Big Ten is literally a coast-to-coast conference. Just look at the Big Ten map commercial. REQUIRED READING: Indiana, Alabama among...

Hiking group helps those with autism use New England’s outdoors as an outlet
Mary Kae Marinac, of Andover, Massachusetts, once heard some advice at an autism conference that stuck with her. “I heard that parents need to find their child’s special skills and use those as a hook to get into the neurotypical world,” she said....