At a new South Shore housing development, live where the cranberries grow

Called Cranberry Crossing, the Norwell subdivision is oriented around the adjacent Cross Street Cranberry Bogs. Cranberries have deep roots in Massachusetts. Harvested for centuries and then commercially cultivated for the first time in the 1800s on Cape Cod, the cranberry industry remains alive and well in the state. According to Massachusetts Cranberries (the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association) the Bay State has thousand of acres of bogs and approximately 375 growers statewide.

7 Historic Massachusetts Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

Massachusetts has experienced blizzards that stopped traffic, interrupted public transport, and changed ordinary errands into days of waiting. Their histories are not interchangeable. Some brought exceptional snow to Boston; others were most severe on the South Shore, Cape, or islands. These seven events are documented in government, climate-center, and weather...

Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: November 13-November 15

From magic and comedy to candlelit strings and chart-topping R&B, Boston's weekend event lineup has something for every taste. Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick bring deadpan laughs and jaw-dropping illusions to City Winery Boston, while Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines country classics inside a historic cathedral. GRAMMY winner Victoria Monét celebrates her new album on the Frequency of Love Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Pub comedy, a Grateful Dead tribute, late-night dancing, Celtics and Bruins matchups, a Doris Kearns Goodwin talk, and a Trippie Redd concert keep the momentum going.

Hearing Scheduled for Proposed 68-Unit Senior Housing Development on Beal Street

A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on a proposed 68-unit senior affordable housing development at 100 Beal Street, adjacent to Bare Cove Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The remote meeting begins at 7 p.m. AHSC Beal Street LLC has filed an application for a Comprehensive Permit under Massachusetts...

FAA issues nationwide ground stop amid communication issues with ATC

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, citing safety issues as apparent communication issues are impacting Air Traffic Control.

Water company to revisit bold color on new tower after design review, planning boards object

Representatives from the Weir River Water System presented an update on the now 138-foot Strawberry Hill water tank construction project to the planning board in joint session with the design review board on November 4 – including the latest design – drawing a number of concerns from board members and a couple of residents. There is no application currently before the planning board.

In the Sport-light: Roundup of news from Hull's wide world of sports

• 3/4 Boys Soccer Team 2 faced off against Hull Team 3 on the turf for the final match of the season, coming away with a 10-6 victory. Team 2 had seven different goal scorers, with Charlie Swimm, Ezra Jones, Elijah Gerold, Richard Hennesey, Zack Panetta, Lucas Moore-DaSilva, and Colin Privett all getting on the board. Miles Casas came up huge yet again in net and was an anchor for the team the entire season.

Abutter appeals ruling in favor of Rockaway Annex developer in easement suit

A state Land Court judge ruled in favor of the developer of a proposed 12-unit condominium project in the Rockaway Annex neighborhood during a hearing last month on a suit over an access easement across a neighboring property. The abutter has appealed, asserting that the judge’s legal theory was flawed...

Blueberry Muffin closes in Pembroke and Plymouth Social opens

A Pembroke breakfast spot closing for good, a Quincy ice cream shop holding a pop-up, a Plymouth restaurant supporting families for Thanksgiving and a new restaurant open inside an iconic Plymouth hotel are among the South Shore foodie news this week. The Blueberry Muffin has closed its location at 35 School St. in Pembroke after about two years in business. Frozen Freddie's is open for two weeks to satisfy cravings and fill Thanksgiving orders. Mamma Mia’s Plymouth Waterfront is raising money to distribute Thanksgiving meal kits through local churches, senior centers and shelters. And Plymouth Social American Tavern is now open in the newly renovated John Carver Inn & Spa in downtown Plymouth. (While we have your ear and stomach, check out these other food, dining and grocery stories. Click here for the 411 on past foodie news. Check out these places serving up food and drinks with fall flavors . Read about how Grey’s Coffee brings cookie butter lattes to Quincy Center.) Pembroke breakfast spot , the Blueberry Muffin, closes its doors .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } After about two years at 35 School St. in Pembroke, the Blueberry Muffin has closed that

Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

See all the Eastern Mass Girls Soccer Coaches Association awards

The Eastern Massachusetts High School Girls Soccer awards were announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Hingham High's Taylor Bello , who is committed to play at the University of Connecticut, was one of just three players to be named an All-American, All-New England, All-State and first team Eastern Mass. All-Star. Three of the five players of the year also hailed from the South Shore with Bello taking the title in Division 2. Cohasset's Georgia Royston (Div. 4) and Hull's Brianna Ramos (Div. 5). The Eastern Mass All-Star Game featuring all First Team Eastern Mass All-Stars will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Braintree High School this year. Games will be played at 10 a.m. and noon. There will be a ceremony between games to honor All-Americans, All-New England players, All-State players, and Divisional MVPs. Coaches of the Year, Assistant Coaches of the Year, and Outstanding Service Award recipients will also be announced during the ceremony. See the full list of honorees below. All-American, All-New England, All-State, 1st Team Eastern Mass Taylor Bello, Hingham Sidney Heavey, Medfield Emmy O'Donnell, Concord-Carlisle All-New England, All-State, 1st Team Eastern Mass Haley Ament, Brookline Lily Blosser, Masconomet Regional Maggie Blosser, Masconomet Regional Regan Donovan, Duxbury

Notre Dame Academy in Hingham Celebrates A+ Rating!

Notre Dame Academy (NDA), an independent, all-girls Catholic school, was awarded an A+ rating as the school’s overall grade, including academics, athletics, clubs, and activities. The 2026-2027 rankings for schools across the country were recently published by Niche, a school-rating platform. NDA also celebrated its third year of recognition for having the #1 all-girls high school athletic program in Massachusetts.

First Cold-Stunned Green Turtle of Season Reaches Quincy Hospital

A green sea turtle found stranded on a Cape Cod beach Tuesday is the first cold-stunned patient of the 2026–2027 season at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy. The arrival, reported Wednesday by Boston 25 News, marks the opening of a rescue season that usually...

Massachusetts town waited 2 days to issue E. coli water alert, and some homes never got calls

Schools received notice before emergency alerts went out to the broader community.

New England's Most Famous College Town Is Home To 'The Ugliest Building In America'

New England is famous for its fall foliage, Colonial architecture, and institutions of higher education. Massachusetts, in particular, is a major post-secondary hub. It's home to the Five Colleges of the Pioneer Valley, the colleges of greater Boston, and Cambridge, which is home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT is considered one of the most prestigious schools in the United States, and has been located at its current campus since 1916, amassing an impressive collection of buildings designed by famous architects like I.M. Pei, Eero Saarinen, and Frank Gehry. One that has attracted controversy is Simmons Hall, an undergraduate residence hall that won the 2025 Aesthetic Atrocity Award for "the ugliest building in America." Bestowed by The Architectural Uprising, an international group of architects and urbanists in favor of traditional architecture, the nod is meant to raise awareness of what they deem the blight of Modernism.

4,000 Brigham nurses set to go on strike Thursday

Brigham and Women's Hospital says it is making "large-scale preparations" for a possible nurses strike in Massachusetts.​

Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston

A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...

‘Yes, Dear’ actor, comedian, Anthony Clark dies

Actor and comedian Anthony Clark passed away at 62. He starred in "Yes, Dear" and "Dogfight."