Here's How Many Book Banning Attempts Massachusetts Saw In Recent Wave

by Newton News Editor | Mar 18, 2024 | Newton Patch News

New reports from the American Library Association and PEN America show the scale of book ban attempts, many focusing on LGBTQ+ titles.

Vandalism Of Israeli Hostage Posters On Massachusetts Fence Investigated As Hate Crime

by Newton News Editor | Mar 18, 2024 | Newton Patch News

“They had to look at each of them as they destroyed them, blotted them out of existence once again,” said Jeff Kosowski.

Allergy Season Ramps Up Early In MA, But Switch To La Niña Offers Hope

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

As an El Niño​ climate pattern falls a part, cooler, wetter weather associated with La Niña could bring relief to allergy sufferers.

See Inside The MA Mansion With 14 Bathrooms: How Much House

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

House voyeurism: for when you don’t have the millions of dollars — or tens of millions of dollars — to buy these houses but want to gawk. House voyeurism: for when you don’t have the millions of dollars — or tens of millions of dollars — to buy these houses but...

International Space Station Visible In MA Skies: When To Look Up

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The longest viewing window will be Saturday night but there will be other times during which Massachusetts residents may catch a glimpse.

Wet Hot Massachusetts Summer: See First Long-Range Forecast

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Did you like the rain and heat last summer? The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting more for 2024.

El Niño Might Cloud Solar Eclipse Viewing In MA: Forecast

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Massachusetts isn’t in the path of a total eclipse, but we’ll still get a celestial show — if the weather cooperates.

Brain Tapeworms From Undercooked Bacon Caused Man's Migraines: Study

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The only risk factor for a 52-year-old man with a tapeworm brain infection was how he cooks America’s favorite breakfast meat. The only risk factor for a 52-year-old man with a tapeworm brain infection was how he cooks America’s favorite breakfast...

Flaming Air Fryers, Allergen Cashews, Listeria-Tainted Burritos: This Week’s Recalls

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Recalls across U.S. industries reportedly reached a five-year high in 2023. Here’s a roundup of what to look out for this week.

April 8 Solar Eclipse Will Dim MA Skies; How Will Zoo Animals Respond?

by Newton News Editor | Mar 16, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Several zoos in the path of totality extending from Texas to Maine are inviting visitors to help track animals during the eclipse.