Local News The state’s emergency shelter system was about 100 families shy of its capacity Thursday, with dozens of new families enrolling each day. At the Massachusetts State House last month, Gov. Maura Healey said the state’s emergency shelter system was nearing capacity. Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe In mid-October, Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state’s … [Read more…]
New England Travel From apple picking to spooky tours to leaf peeping. A pair of children plow through the maze at Connors Farm in Danvers. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff ‘Tis the season for fall fun, and the North Shore is bursting with autumnal activities for all ages. From apple picking to spooky tours to leaf peeping, … [Read more…]
New England Travel From colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. A family walks through a pumpkin patch with a wagon. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Those looking for weekend fun this fall season have plenty of options on the South Shore, from colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. Ahead, get ideas … [Read more…]
New England Travel Admire the architecture, go island hopping, and eat lobster. Waves crash against the rocks at Portland Head Light in South Portland, Maine. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer When considering destinations for a long weekend getaway, Portland, Maine is “a no-brainer,” according to Men’s Journal. Maine has one of the best Christmas light displays in … [Read more…]