Plenty of sunshine to be had across southern New England this afternoon along with a diminishing wind as low pressure in eastern Canada continues to loosen its grip on the region. The only exception will be far northern Maine where clouds will be a b…
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Mass. convention board drops contested Southie land plan: ‘we did not handle this fairly’
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority on Thursday abandoned its lengthy attempt to pursue a big-budget development of a parcel of land in South Boston, after more than a year of drama surrounding the process of choosing a developer.
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Man arrested in connection to shooting in Dorchester
A man was arrested in connection to a shooting incident in Dorchester on Friday.
Boston Police say they arrested 27-year-old Irvin Woods on firearm charges.
Woods was wanted on a warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession …
Teenager arrested in connection to Mattapan armed robbery
A teenager was arrested on Friday afternoon in connection to armed robberies in Mattapan.
Boston Police say a 15-year-old was arrested as a suspect of three recent armed robberies.
Police say he was arrested in connection to armed robberies at 7…
Will New England’s weather be clear enough to see the solar eclipse?
The pressure is on with the total solar eclipse approaching quickly and the big question is whether the weather in New England will cooperate.
March has been wet, with rain totals over 8″ for the month, bringing up concerns for potential cloud cover and precipitation on Eclipse Day, April 8. However, there is optimism as early forecasts are hinting at a favorable pattern change across the northeast.
Firstly, a warmup, temperatures will start to push 60 degrees by Sunday, April 7. Monday looks similar and mild to warm! Northern New England, where totality will occur is likely to at least make it to 50 degrees but could be warmer than that. More crucially, the period from Friday, April 5, to Monday, April 8, appears to be relatively quiet, with a ridge of high pressure in control, aiding that warm-up and also breaking apart the clouds by Sunday, April 7.
This scenario suggests a dry and warmer-than-normal eclipse day with minimal cloud coverage. Additionally, there is some flexibility as there are no big storms on tap in the days before or the day just after. Meaning minor changes in the pattern won’t greatly impact New England.
Two long-range weather models show the conditions differently across the center of the country, but right now, both agree that New England will have quiet weather. Check back for updates as this forecast could change, we’ll be talking more specifics as it comes closer.
Man accused of sexually assaulting child arrested
Federal agents in Boston announced the arrest of a man accused of sex crimes against children in Massachusetts on Friday.
Deportation agents with the ICE office in Boston said they arrested a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen accused of multiple crime…
