Drought in Massachusetts? Here's how it happened after winter full of snow.
After all the snow that fell in Massachusetts this winter, how could the state possibly still be in a drought to start spring?
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After all the snow that fell in Massachusetts this winter, how could the state possibly still be in a drought to start spring?
By the end of this month, many of the highest elevations in Vermont and New Hampshire are likely to be at or near peak color.
After an intense heat wave earlier this week, officials from the Bridgewater water department have issued a full water ban on outdoor usage.
There is finally significant rain in the forecast for the drought in Massachusetts. Some towns might even see a little snow.
In Cambridge, the city is asking residents to change their daily habits.
A brush fire in North Andover melted the siding off of a house on Saturday.
WBZ-TV meteorologists Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen discuss drought conditions leading to brush fire concerns in Massachusetts, another shot at record warm temperatures and a potential hurricane for the Gulf of Mexico.
The drought in Massachusetts could be a sign that there might be significantly less snow coming this winter
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Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
In the last 7 days, the area of "extreme drought" dropped from 38% to just under 9%.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The drought and restrictions are now impacting local businesses.
The drought and restrictions are now impacting local businesses. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Experts say rodents looking for water will now be trying even harder to get into homes. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher reports.
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
The significant lack of rain and hot temperatures has led to a statewide drought.
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Farmers need rain, and a lot of it, to keep from losing their crops as they approach the end of summer harvest. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The drought has been brutal on lawns and plants, but there are some things you can do to keep them viable.
The lack of rain is forcing more communities to impose water bans.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Drought conditions in Massachusetts have continued worsening in recent weeks.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
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Alvin Campbell was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper is currently off the job after police said he was seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
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There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
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Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.