Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding
Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag
Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec
Massachusetts will see a shift in weather over the next couple of days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to pass through before making way for sunshine by the weekend. Tuesday night will stay cool with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A storm system from the west is on track to reach the
Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se
Maryland is joining a growing list of places testing a simple idea: give low-income moms money with no strings attached. The state will work with the Bridge Project, a program started in 2021 that already sends cash to families in ten other cities and states. Unlike typical welfare programs, this on
Massachusetts will start the week dry, but rain clouds are set to arrive halfway through. Sunday’s afternoon temperatures climb into the 70s, dropping to the mid‑40s overnight. Showers may begin around 4 p. m. and persist for the rest of Sunday. Monday begins with mostly cloudy skies that clear as
Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than
