3+ week, 3+ day ago (101+ words) Voters on Tuesday weighed in on several races for Boston City Council. Seven of nine district seats were contested, and voters also re-elected four at-large candidates. Continue reading by subscribing ... See election results from the Boston City Council races Voters on Tuesday weighed in on several races for Boston City Council. Seven of nine district seats were contested, and voters also re-elected four at-large candidates. Candidates in Districts 3 and 8 ran unopposed. Explore the unofficial results reported by the City of Boston below, updated as of 1 a.m. Nov. 4 with nearly all precincts reporting....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) A series of key elections are underway around the United States Tuesday. Follow along for live results. In New York City, voters are electing a new mayor in a hotly contested race between former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are selecting a governor in two races that could emerge as an early barometer for the Democrats and President Trump. Maine voters are deciding whether to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person's access to guns. Voters in California will decide whether to allow the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to replace Congressional maps drawn by an independent commission....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (227+ words) Meet Boston, the city's private sector marketing and tourism arm, announced on Wednesday the formation of the Greater Boston Sports Commission, a venture to help bring major events to Boston. With the FIFA World Cup coming to the area next summer " multiple group-stage matches, a Round of 32 game, and a quarterfinal are to be staged at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium " the GBSC is meant to build on that and make Boston a destination for national and global sporting events. Meet Boston cited an estimate of more than $1 billion in economic impact from the World Cup for the region. "The World Cup is a continuation of our legacy, and the creation of this commission allows us to actively and collectively pursue more international sporting events." The formation of the GBSC comes as the region has hosted a number of major sporting events…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (33+ words) Globe Summit is shining a spotlight on the researchers, entrepreneurs, students, executives, and politicians driving change across New England and beyond. Day Two Highlights from Globe Summit 2025 at House of Blues Boston...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (408+ words) Shoreline areas and Block Island saw gusts of up to 60 miles per hour overnight Wednesday into Thursday. See the top wind gusts around the region from early Thursday Strong gusty winds peaking 60 miles per hour toppled trees, downed power lines, and caused boats to break free from moorings overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning across Southern New England. A quick-moving Alberta Clipper storm raced through New England last night, but strengthened as the core of the storm pushed into Nova Scotia, ramping up the winds. Block Island saw gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Below are some of the top wind gusts across the region. Fallen trees were blocking roadways in Southeastern Massachusetts and north of Boston. There were still about 900 utility customers without power in Mass., Rhode Island, and Connecticut as of 10:30 a.m., Thursday. The recent weather pattern has created blustery…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (257+ words) North Conway, N.H., was once again named the "best ski town" by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. North Conway topped the top 10 list of ski towns, and another New England ski destination " Stowe, Vt. " came in eighth place. "Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it's having access to fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops," USA Today said. "For others, it's about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe, or a historic atmosphere." USA Today said the nominees were chosen by a panel of experts and narrowed down by editors to a final slate. Once the nominees in an award category are announced, the public can cast votes for their favorites (readers are allowed to vote for one nominee per category, per calendar day) over a period of four weeks, according to USA…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (41+ words) Host Ben Volin and Red Sox reporter Alex Speier break down the World Series and debate if Shohei Ohtani is the greatest player of all time, plus Red Sox great Fred Lynn joins the show. Boston Globe Sports Report: Episode 2...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) With Thanksgiving fast approaching, AAA is predicting what may be the busiest travel period yet this year. The travel group is projecting 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles between Tuesday and the end of the holiday weekend, an increase of 1.6 million compared to last year. AAA predicts at least 73 million people will travel by car, or about 90 percent of all travelers. That number could be higher if some air travelers decided to drive following recent series of flight cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration earlier this week lifted flight restrictions imposed on 40 of the nation's busiest airports, including Logan International Airport in Boston. Congestion on the roads is expected to peak Tuesday afternoon through the early evening, and again Wednesday between mid-morning and late afternoon, according to AAA. Road travel on the holiday itself should be light, except for those…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (222+ words) Orlando hosted a record-setting 75.3 million visitors in 2024, according to the folks at www.visitorlando.com, making it the most-visited tourist destination in the United States. What else is popping ... Orlando hosted a record-setting 75.3 million visitors in 2024, according to the folks at www.visitorlando.com, making it the most-visited tourist destination in the United States. What else is popping, besides the first new theme park in a quarter-century? - At LEGOLAND Florida Resort (www.legoland.com/florida/, check out Sea Life Florida, a new aquarium attraction with marine life and interactive exhibits. Tip: To experience some of the best bites in Orlando, head to Mills Market (www.mills-market.com), a local hub for Asian eats and shops. Set within the Vietnamese-American community of Orlando, these chef-owned eateries offer an excellent DIY tasting menu, including Michelin sweethearts B'nh Mi Boy Caf" & Bakery (four…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago (268+ words) If you usually make a quick stop in Freeport for an hour or two of shopping when you're driving up the Maine coast, think again. Stay a while and you'll find that the village has a lot more to offer than outlet stores and L.L. Bean. In fact, it makes a good escape for those who favor Winter Lite " urban comforts with a side of the great outdoors. Sure, you can pick up all the coasters, key chains, soaps, stickers, and fridge magnets that your heart desires, but these shops also sell hand-thrown stoneware mugs, beautiful wooden cutting boards, folk art carvings, turned wood bowls and lamps, hand-knit hats and mittens, leather bags, and fine jewelry. Most Freeport shops open at 10 or 11 a.m. and close at 5 or 6 p.m. Camp L.L. Bean is open 7 a.m-10 p.m. Rooms from $107, with continental breakfast 525 US Route 1 Draft beer $3.50-$9.50, pizzas $16-$24 Mast…...