This MA City Has Best Drivers Nationwide: Study

by Newton News Editor | Feb 19, 2024 | Newton Patch News

One Massachusetts city scored high in a study examining hazardous driving behaviors and rates of fatal accidents.

RV Storage: A Property Right, Or A Blight On Your Rights? [Block Talk]

by Newton News Editor | Feb 19, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Many readers said how they store RVs on their property is nobody’s business, but others said private property rights aren’t absolute. Many readers said how they store RVs on their property is nobody’s business, but others said private property rights...

Logan Airport To Get $12M In Federal Funds For Terminal Upgrades

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

The grant will fund a two-phase project to expand and renovate the existing traffic control tower.

Boston's XV Beacon Hotel A Top-Rated Travel Destination: U.S. News

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

The hotel was among the top 10 in the country according to the new rankings.

2024 Patch Girl Scout Cookie Throwdown Poll: And The Winner Is …

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

“I felt like a little entrepreneur,” one person said of her days selling Girl Scout cookies. “The memories are beautiful,” another recalled. “I felt like a little entrepreneur,” one person said of her days selling Girl Scout cookies. “The memories...

Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks On List Of Most-Educated States

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

A recent study by personal finance website WalletHub ranked the most- and least-educated states in the country.

39-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash In Milan,NH

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

A Bay State woman died in a snowmobile accident in New Hampshire Friday: Fish and Game said Shawnee Hollis of North Brookfield woman died after failing to negotiate a turn on a trail in Milan, NH

Celebrate Presidents' Day With The Best Biopics About U.S. Presidents

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

Movies such as “Lincoln” and LBJ” shine the spotlight on the office of the American president in honor of Presidents’ Day.

Seal Watching, Maple Sugaring, More: MA DCR School Vacation Week Activities

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

DCR’s annual February break programming offers free activities at state parks and historic sites across the state.

Avian Flu Found On Cape Cod And Beyond This Month

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

Officials have confirmed a severe avian flu strain in Barnstable and Essex Counties, with suspected cases in Middlesex County.