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Photos: A look at how the nor’easter is impacting Mass., R.I.

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It’s ‘The Muppet Show’ meets ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ — and it’s headed here

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Julia Child’s former 6-BR home in Cambridge — can you guess the price?

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She’s been tracking the weather for 14 days. Now, her wedding is set for a nor’easter.

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What to watch this weekend: Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, left, and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, in a scene from "Toy Story 5," now streaming on Disney+.

5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

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Arnold's fried clams

Longtime Cape Cod restaurant owner says goodbye after 50 years

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Toys R Us is coming back to standalone stores. Here’s where in Mass.

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Topic: Sharks 🦈

A great white shark attacked a seal just feet off the Nantucket coast. It was all caught on video.

This New England state has a bear break-in problem

UGGs pop-up shop — complete with Snoopy boots — is open on Newbury Street

Popular Cape Cod Mexican restaurant will close after 44 years

What do cats, Krampus, and lobster ice cream have in common?

This Sudbury home’s formal gardens boast global inspiration and 25+ years of memories

5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston

Krampus crashed Billerica’s Select Board meeting to 'support' Flock license plate cameras

Maine’s iconic red snapper hot dogs are now colored with crushed bugs

New England Travel

The ultimate Massachusetts apple picking guide for fall 2026

Mums aren’t the only stars of autumn — these flowers thrive in the fall

I shrunk myself for this relationship

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Apple cider doughnut-maxxing 😎🍎

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News

Arrest made in case of racist graffiti at NH coffee shop

Sports

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Feb. 28, 2026, in Philadelphia.

4 takeaways from Bruins’ preseason finale against the Capitals

Patriots

Patriots injury report: 2 LBs out, 2 others questionable vs. Jaguars

Celtics

Celtics' Neemias Queta named player to watch for ESPN's 2027 Top-100 list

Food

Cape Cod’s weird ice cream flavors are drawing curious visitors

Love Letters

Love Letters

How to get over unrequited love

Real Estate

A high-end log cabin in the Berkshires — can you guess the price?

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Culture

Review & setlist: Charli XCX embraced oblivion at TD Garden, and it worked

Travel

Vermont Cider Lab

One of the best cideries in the U.S. is in Vermont, according to USA Today readers

Community

Here’s how much a tour guide makes in Salem

Wickedpedia

What does it mean to get a key to the city?

Things to Do

Cambridge is hosting its first-ever Cat Tour & Meowfest this fall

Saturday, Sept. 26

14 must-see concerts at Boston’s smaller venues for fall 2026

Thursday, Sept. 10 – Saturday, Nov. 7

15 must-see concerts at Boston’s top venues for fall 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Nov. 30

10 free things to do in Boston in September

Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Wednesday, Sept. 30

30 great concerts coming to Eastern Mass. suburbs in fall 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Nov. 30

Broadway In Boston returns for 2026-27 with major hits

Friday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Aug. 8, 2027

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Thousands without power as damaging winds and rains pick up in New England