Massachusetts is behind on its climate goals. Could tracking vehicle mileage be the answer?

Massachusetts is taking aim at climate change with a bold new proposal: the Freedom to Move Act. It would track vehicle mileage and emissions to help the state meet its climate goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s facing opposition,...

Severe weather nationwide: Floods, fires, and travel disruptions coast to coast

Tens of millions of Americans are either bracing for severe weather or recovering from its destructive aftermath. (CNN)- Tens of millions of Americans are either bracing for severe weather or recovering from its destructive aftermath. In the...

Where travel nurses earn the most and least: Pay trends by state and specialty

Where travel nurses earn the most and least: Pay trends by state and specialty Travel nursing took off during the COVID-19 pandemic and it has continued to grow. In 2020, Staffing Industry Analysts reported that travel nurse staffing demand jumped...

Airline offers deals for last-minute summer vacations out of Boston

JetBlue is offering deals for travelers to squeeze in a last-minute holiday trip during the second half of summer. Until Thursday, July 17, people can book one-way flights out of Boston starting at $49 for Jacksonville, Florida, according to a...

Mass. beach closures: Nearly 40 beaches closed on Tuesday, July 15

Dozens of beaches across Massachusetts are closed on Tuesday. Nearly 40 beaches were closed mostly due to high bacteria levels, according to the state Department of Public Health. One of those is the main beach at Walden Pond State Reservation,...

Tired of slow drivers in the left lane? A new law targets ‘camping’ in CT

Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. If you’ve ever been stuck behind a slow driver cruising in the far left lane of a highway, Connecticut lawmakers are aiming to make your commute a little...

Grants to illuminate Massachusetts history for Revolution’s anniversary

Massachusetts is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War this year and next with initiatives and events across the state, funded by $2 million in grants from the Healey-Driscoll administration. The statewide initiative — known...

Kenyon: After 25 years, annual Jammer Golf Tournament comes to an end

Before the first swings are taken and balls are flying in every direction at the annual Jammer Golf Tournament, custom calls for the dozens of participants to gather around Andy Mellow outside Carter Country Club in Lebanon. “Andy starts off by...

Grants to illuminate Massachusetts history for Revolution’s 250th anniversary

Massachusetts is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War this year and next with initiatives and events across the state, funded by $2 million in grants from the Healey-Driscoll administration, and the Pioneer Valley is no...

White shark spotted 40 feet off Cape Cod beach: ‘Busy afternoon’

Phones with the Sharktivity app were buzzing on the regular for the first time this season on Tuesday. Shark alerts were coming in often during the afternoon, as people reported that they saw great white sharks off Chatham. “White shark spotted 40...

One of the most exciting hotel openings of the summer is in New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler

Travel Stanton House at The Whaler's Inn in Mystic, Conn. Stanton House By Kristi Palma July 14, 2025 | 12:19 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. The...

The best ways to travel to London with points and miles

Not only is London a popular destination, but it's also a great connecting point for other places in Europe and beyond. So, whether you want to visit London or use it as a connecting point, you may be curious how you can travel to London with...

Shark devours hooked striper off Cape Cod, seal with shark bite spotted off Boston Harbor Islands

A lot more shark sightings are coming in with more people on the water, including a great white shark chomping on a caught striped bass, and a seal with a shark bite being spotted off the Boston Harbor Islands. A white shark devoured a hooked...

Mass Pike ramp onto I-495 has overnight work this week. What to know

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said it's ready to begin another round of overnight construction at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Westborough and Hopkinton. Work will take place during the late evening starting on Sunday, July 27,...

3 turning points that derailed Boston Bruins' 2024-25 season ft. firing Jim Montgomery

The Boston Bruins’ disappointing 2024-25 season left more question marks than answers. The team hasn’t quite admitted it’s going through a rebuild. But it hasn’t quite gone through a roster retool. It seems as though the Bruins are in a type of...

Gov. Stein launches tourism push at Asheville airport

FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off a weeklong visit to Western North Carolina on Monday with a stop at Asheville Regional Airport, urging travelers to “rediscover the unforgettable” as part of a statewide...

Gov. Maura Healey traveled to France last week on vacation with family

Gov. Maura Healey said she traveled to the Provence region of France over the past week with her family, a disclosure that shed some light on a trip the governor embarked on shortly after signing the yearly state budget and announcing a series of...

Martha Sheridan officially signs on to World Cup efforts, aims to drive sports tourism to Boston

Experts Warn Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Rising at Beaches—How to Stay Safe

Shark sightings are up this year; however, there’s another threat lurking in our oceans’ deep blue waters. This summer, public health departments across the country are reporting high numbers of vibrio vulnificus at public beaches and tourist hot...

Sally Snowman was Boston Light’s first and last female keeper

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON – During the last leg of Boston Light’s 300-plus history, Sally Snowman served as the first and last female lighthouse keeper. Snowman, who retired from the job in December 2023 at age 72, was the last...