Kaitlin McKinley Becker

A significant storm headed for New England is expected to bring heavy snow to the region. When there’s snow in the forecast, rock salt, shovels and all things winter are the hottest items at hardware stores. “Got some oil for my snow blower,” one woman said. “Loading up on my rock salt” said Mike Caribo. “I’m picking up a couple...

A significant winter storm slowly making its way toward New England is set to arrive Sunday, impacting people hoping to get home after Thanksgiving during the year’s busiest travel weekend. It will be a long-duration nor’easter, with the region under its grip for 24 to 36 hours. Here’s what you need to know about the powerful storm:

A lot of people have plans to put up their Christmas trees this weekend, but the crews at the Encore Boston Harbor Casino started decking the halls weeks ago. The carousel at the Encore is constantly snapped and shared, but around the iconic mainstay is a supporting cast of seasonally selected blooms, including 5,000 mums for fall. “We change the...

The crews at Encore Boston Harbor Casino started decking the halls weeks ago. Here’s an inside look at how they transform the property:

One man has been arrested for alleged drunk driving and police in two Massachusetts communities are investigating after at least five vehicles were damaged in two crashes Friday night. Jonathan Markow, 29, of Hampton, New Hampshire, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and operating to endanger. Police say additional charges are likely. Reading officials responded...

A winter storm is heading toward New England, and it could be the first big snow storm of the season. With the possibility of heavy snow, people are busy marking necessary preparations. In Worcester, where up to six inches of snow is possible, residents say they are ready for whatever comes. Sharon Barry says she’s in the market for a...

The day after one holiday, plenty of people are already preparing for the next. Following Thanksgiving, Christmas tree shopping is a first on many to do lists. But this year, those in the market for a tree will see an increase in price thanks to a decrease in supply. Brody Flynn’s family tree lot sees a lot of customers on...

Brody Flynn says his customers here and everywhere will be paying more for a Christmas tree, roughly a $10 increase thanks to a decrease in supply.

As the long lines and early morning crowds out for door-buster deals subside, Black Friday becomes a time for families to shop together for the holidays. Lynn Tenne of Abington said, “It’s been nice and I have my grandkids here and they’re shopping with me and I said alright, pick out your one but just be surprised when you open...

It is a historic rivalry that is supposed to be family-friendly, but the Needham-Wellesley football game turned ugly on Thanksgiving Day. Wellesley, the home team, was up 27 to nothing when fists started flying with two minutes left in the game. Officials decided to call the game before the clock ran out due to the bench-clearing brawl, leaving some fans...

Police are investigating after one person was shot Friday in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester police say they responded to 1 Maxwell St. around 11:30 a.m. for a report of gunshots. Responding officers found a 19-year-old man on the front steps of the residence with serious injuries. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where family and friends say he is...

A Massachusetts man charged with bludgeoning his dog to death with a rock then burying the body in his backyard told investigators he talked to a veterinarian friend about euthanizing the 17-year-old pet. Adam Crook, of Melrose, was released with no bail after pleading not guilty to animal cruelty on Tuesday.

A Massachusetts man is expected to face charges animal cruelty charges Tuesday for the alleged killing of his dog at his home in Melrose Friday night.

A Massachusetts man is facing an animal cruelty charge after allegedly killing his dog Friday night. Police say Adam Crook, 44, of Melrose, allegedly dragged his dog from his home into his backyard where he allegedly struck the dog in the head with a large rock multiple times, killing the animal. Crook, who is known to police, then allegedly used...

Weather is putting a damper on things in New England as we kick off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. The Greater Boston area saw heavy rain on Sunday, with a whipping wind, creating the potential for delays at Logan Airport. Around the region, travel was even more impacted by the weather. Parts of central Massachusetts saw...

Maine police say an officer nonfatally shot a man who was wanted on charges of domestic assault and cruelty to animals. The Augusta Police Department says officers responded to a residence on Sunday morning to locate the man, who was wanted by the Fairfield Police Department. They say Officer Sabastian Guptill shot the man during an altercation.

It’s a messy Sunday in New England with rain to the south and freezing rain and snow impacting travel in northern parts of the region. Rainfall totals will range between one to two inches with the possibility of street ponding along the South Coast and Southeastern Massachusetts. On the other side, the mountains will get several inches of snow with...

The Urban Land Institute is out with its own report, offering options to cool things off.

Earlier this month we told you about a new study identifying which Boston neighborhoods are hottest during the summer months, thanks to the urban heat island effect. Knowing those hot spots is key as cities plan for a warming wold. Now, the Urban Land Institute is out with its own report, offering options to cool things off.

A small earthquake struck New Hampshire Saturday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The 1.8 magnitude earthquake was centered in Salem but could also be felt in Manchester. It happened around 9:45 p.m., more than a mile and a half below the surface, according to the agency. Salem police confirmed on Facebook that there was a small earthquake and thanked...