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Skiers and snowboarders got an early season surprise as Wachusett Mountain opened ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Skiers and snowboarders got an early season surprise as Wachusett Mountain opened ahead of Thanksgiving.
Nearly 40 snowboarders will ride the rails at City Hall Plaza Saturday afternoon. The event is free for the public to watch.
Skiing and snowboarding will look different this winter as resorts institute their own COVID precautions.
The 17-year-old Las Palmas, CA native looks like the next big thing in women's snowboarding.
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From concerts to football games to soccer matches to hockey games to (obviously) baseball games, Fenway Park has played host to a wide variety of contests over the years. But a new event could be on the way.
Here's a look at five of the best family-friendly ski resorts in America.
Despite what many people believe, a ski vacation can be taken without breaking the bank.
Tommy Hoang, of Randolph, crashed into a sign while snowboarding at the Stratton Mountain ski resort.
Skiers and snowboarders headed up Loon Mountain Thursday morning to take advantage of a nice gift from above -- plenty of fresh snowfall.
While most sports are tolerable, snowboarding, known by those on the mountain as "shredding the gnar," is not an event that Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti particularly enjoy.
The United Kingdom doesn't seem like a very mountainous region, which would explain why these two British commentators calling Olympic Snowboarding for the BBC seem to have no idea what's going on.
Whether it means hitting the slopes or riding the waves, many winter travelers have a few favorite destinations across America to cure the winter blues. The following are five of the best winter getaways in the U.S.
The blizzard of 2013 brought a lot of headaches, but there was also some fun with it.
Jack Trottier was snowboarding when he suffered a severe spinal cord injury and is now paralyzed from the chest down.
With so many choices, it's important to weigh your needs against the features of the ski resorts you are considering. The following guide might help you in your decision.
Ski Bradford is in Haverhill. It has 15 trails.
Berkshire East is a family-run resort that has been around for 35 years. It is located in Charlemont, 17 miles west of Greenfield, just off Route 2. It has 45 trails.
Ski Ward is in Shrewsbury and has nine trails and five lifts.
Catamount is 145 miles west of Boston in Hillsdale, N.Y. It has 33 trails and park areas with six lifts. 40 percent of the terrain rated easier.
Ski Butternut is in Great Barrington about 15 minutes from the Mass Pike. It has 22 trails and 10 lifts. There is also a seven-lane tubing center.
Otis Ridge started operating in 1946 with two portable rope tows. There are now 13 trails with four lifts.
Nashoba Valley Ski Area is 25 miles from Boston and has been open since 1964.
Blue Hills Ski is in Canton, and the closest ski area to Boston. It's been around for about 50 years, and is now owned by the state.
A man described as "very dangerous" by Massachusetts State Police was captured Wednesday after a wild chase on Interstate 93 in the Boston area during rush hour.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was paused multiple times Wednesday afternoon as she sobbed loudly and said "I can't do it" during testimony.
A beloved Springfield, Massachusetts, zoo is closed after significant damage from a powerful macroburst on Saturday.
A teenager in Acton, Massachusetts has been charged with killing his mother and brother in a horrific attack at their home Tuesday afternoon.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, but the Red Sox lost their fourth straight.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was paused multiple times Wednesday afternoon as she sobbed loudly and said "I can't do it" during testimony.
A teenager in Acton has been charged with killing his mother and brother in a horrific attack at their home Tuesday.
A man described as "very dangerous" by Massachusetts State Police was captured Wednesday after a wild chase on Interstate 93 in the Boston area during rush hour.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from a Red Line train. MBTA Police said he was "train surfing" at the time. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
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.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
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.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, but the Red Sox lost their fourth straight.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.