We think of nor’easters as colossal snowmakers in the winter, but the name comes from the wind direction — winds coming from the northeast as the counter-clockwise spin of the storm lurks just offshore. The term “nor’easter” was actually first used in print in 1836 by folks in the marine industry, such as sailors or shipping merchants.

A new wave band from the 1980s that formed in New England reunited for its first concert in more than three decades. ‘Til Tuesday played its first gig in 33 years at Cruel World music festival in California on Tuesday, Stereogum reported.

Welcome back to Scenic Six. I recently visited 11 countries in one day — at Disney World’s EPCOT. I went with friends and did a deep dive into the countries, enjoying the shopping, music, food, and beverages (I’m still thinking about that frosé slush in France).

The surprisingly long dry spell should serve as a warning to New England policy makers that the days of cheap, plentiful, low-carbon power from the north hitting the spot market are no longer guaranteed.

England (147/2) beat the West Indies (146/7) by eight wickets: Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight steered the hosts to a comfortable victory in their first match under Charlotte Edwards

A two-alarm fire tore through Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, early Tuesday morning, rendering the well-known seafood restaurant a total loss, fire officials said.

Heavy storms are now reaching the East Coast as a nor'easter heads toward New England ahead of the holiday travel period for Memorial Day weekend.

Whether you’re chasing that golden-hour paddle across mirror-smooth water or channeling your inner speed demon on a jet ski, we’ve mapped out the insider’s guide to the region’s top freshwater escapes.

The Revolution managed a 0-0 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday evening. It was the first time former head coach Bruce Arena was back on the sidelines at Gillette Stadium, though the game itself fell short of the drama that — given the adventurous style of New England’s former coach — had been promised.