A proposed donation of a 147-acre working forest in North Leverett, which would continue to be actively managed under town ...

New England has had significantly less precipitation since mid-August last year. But that doesn't mean we're seeing dry soil.

New England is thirsty for more rain. Even with this weekend's wet weather, precipitation over the past month or so still ...

Cotuit Center for the Arts is bursting with creativity this spring with a vibrant lineup of performances, concerts, workshops ...

Nearly a dozen Massachusetts legislators recently traveled to Canada to strengthen the state’s relationship with Quebec and work toward a partnership to bring the province’s abundant hydroelectric ...

How is it possible that despite all the rain we’ve had lately, our region still remains in a critical water deficit? Unfortunately, drought conditions didn’t occur overnight, and neither will they ...

In the background, Mount Lizzie rises 374 feet above the reservoir’s frozen surface. (Steve Fagin/Special to The Day) Hikers walk along the rocky shoreline of Quabbin Reservoir near Ware, Mass.

The Quabbin Reservoir is the main drinking water supply for more than 3 million people in the Commonwealth. It is also an engineering marvel, home to wildlife ranging from eagles to mountain lions to ...

You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a Birds & Blooms reader and showcases the color and joy of spring birds.

Most are gone during the summer; some overwinter in our area from November to early April, and a few breed near the Quabbin reservoir and Westfield. In November and December when the weather gets ...