Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

Explore the classic New England features that give Massachusetts homes their distinct character, charm, and lasting appeal.

A volunteer searching the archives of the American Baptist Churches in Massachusetts has found a nearly 180-year-old document ...

Being a Virginian made Washington a symbol of the Continental Congress’s effort to show that beleaguered Boston was not alone ...

Grab a hot dog and/or a burger, take a seat and see who has set off the most fireworks in each of the 50 states.

The population of the United States has grown almost 123 times since the first federal census was conducted after the ...

Nearly two dozen incumbent members of Congress are not seeking reelection, with many choosing instead to run for governor in their respective states.

Carolyn Montgomery, 95, has admired Little Compton's stone walls all of her life, and she wants to ensure future generations ...

Last time I chimed in with a vacation pick, I suggested Nova Scotia—and the response from readers was overwhelming. So I thought I’d offer up another favorite, a little closer to home this time, for ...

Former GOP Senator Scott Brown announced his campaign this week—a new poll compared his favorability to Democratic Rep. Chris ...