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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Boston Globe
These two waterfront hotels in New England were ranked among the 10 best in the U.S., per USA Today readers
Ranked at No. 2 on the list, just behind Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach in Florida, Advertisement A view of the Chatham Bars Inn with the hydrangeas in bloom July 2, 2024. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff 'With 25 landscaped acres, poolside and beachfront cabanas and lounges, cottages, and five on-site dining options, there's a lot to enjoy,' the publication said. 'Settle into an Adirondack chair, stroll into town, or get out on the water to watch the whales.' In 2023, the celebrated At No. 4, Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Connecticut, overlooks the Long Island Sound and is an 'elegant spa resort that features a private beach with open-air concerts in the summertime,' the publication said. 'Elegant balcony rooms offer chaise lounges, and the gorgeous two-bedroom suites boast wrap-around balconies with views of the Sound, as well as full kitchens and soaking tubs, perfect for extended stays,' USA Today said. Advertisement Here are the 10 Best Waterfront Hotels/Resorts in the US, according to USA Today readers Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach — Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Chatham Bars Inn — Chatham Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa — Point Clear, Ala. Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton — Madison, Conn. The Lodge at Bodega Bay — Bodega Bay, Calif. The Inn Above Tide — Sausalito, Calif. Hotel del Coronado — Coronado, Calif. Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui — Wailea, Hawaii Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa — Manalapan, Fla. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel — San Juan, Puerto Rico Ava Berger can be reached at
Boston Globe
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
MBTA warns of delays as extreme heat descends on the area
A heat advisory is in effect for Thursday through Friday. Be prepared & stay connected for any heat-related impacts. 🗨️Follow us & ⚠️Subscribe to T-Alerts: ℹ️Check our Extreme Weather Travel Guide: ⏱️Allow extra time — MBTA (@MBTA) On extreme heat days, the MBTA Crews will be available to perform track inspections, make emergency repairs, check on air conditioning in vehicles, and make adjustments to prevent low-hanging wires, which may sag in extreme heat, the MBTA said on its website. Advertisement Riders can report a hot bus or train car either directly to an operator, by sending an X post to @MBTA, or by contacting customer support at 617-222-3200 with the vehicle number. Ava Berger can be reached at
Boston Globe
01-07-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Attorney General Campbell joins other states in lawsuit challenging Department of Education mental health funding cuts
The Education in Massachusetts has seen Advertisement 'As our young people face a nationwide mental health epidemic, it is critical to ensure they have access to the resources they need, including mental health professionals in schools,' Campbell said in the statement. 'The Trump Administration does not have the power to arbitrarily revoke grant funding that provides critical mental health services to our students.' 'I will continue to fight against unlawful federal actions that harm our children,' she said. Advertisement Campbell signed the lawsuit with attorney generals from three other New England states: Connecticut, Maine, and Rhode Island. The remaining states are California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin. The lawsuit names the Department of Education and Education Secretary Funds for 'Because of the termination of this program, thousands of low-income American students across several school districts in Greater Boston will lose the support of these psychologists and counselors in training,' the statement said. In April, Ava Berger can be reached at
Boston Globe
03-06-2025
- General
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MBTA Green Line service suspended through city center starting Wednesday night. Here's what to know.
On Jan. 30, the agency said the work performed during the closures had eliminated Advertisement The MBTA encourages riders to Here's what to know and how to navigate the upcoming Green Line closures: The B Line : Trains will be suspended between North Station and Babcock Street, and will be replaced with free shuttle buses between Babcock Street and Back Bay stations, the T said. Advertisement At Back Bay, riders can use the Orange Line to travel downtown to North Station and beyond, the MBTA said. Because of the closures, trains at Kenmore and all open surface-level stops heading west toward Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and Riverside will be free, as will the The Worcester Commuter Rail Line will also be free between South Station, Back Bay, and Lansdowne stations, according to the MBTA. Accessible vans will be available for all Green Line stops between Copley and North Station. The C and D Lines: Trains from Kenmore to North Station will be suspended for both the C and D lines. Free shuttle buses will run between Kenmore and Back Bay stations. The E Line: Trains will be suspended from Heath Street to North Station. The Upcoming service changes to Red, Orange and Blue lines: Service changes The Red Line will suspend train service on the weekend of June 14 between Braintree and JFK/UMass. Free shuttle buses will replace trains, the T said. The Orange Line will be suspended on the weekends of June 21 and June 28 between North Station and Forest Hills, as well as on weekdays from June 23 to 27 between Back Bay and Forest Hills. Free shuttle buses will replace Orange Line trains. Blue Line trains will be replaced by shuttle buses between Bowdoin and Orient Heights for nine days, from June 7 until June 15. And the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line service will be suspended between Framingham and South Station starting the night of June 20 through June 22. A diversion schedule will be Advertisement Ava Berger can be reached at
Boston Globe
28-04-2025
- Boston Globe
Man arrested for alleged assault, car theft at Reading gas station
At 6:33 p.m. on Saturday, Reading police received a 911 call for a stolen motor vehicle at the Shell gas station on 110 Main St., according to police. Advertisement The victim, a 49-year-old Reading man, was pumping gas on the passenger side of his black 2022 Range Rover Sport when a man pulled into the gas station, then allegedly abandoned that car and jumped into the driver's seat of the Range Rover, according to Reading police. The victim held onto the mirror of his SUV and was dragged for about 20 feet by the thief who allegedly 'struck and partially ran over' him, police said. The victim was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, according to police, who didn't have details about his condition or the extent of his injuries as of Sunday evening. The thief left behind a blue Chevrolet Malibu, which had previously been reported stolen in Maine, according to police. Police tracked the Range Rover from Massachusetts, through Connecticut, New York, and finally into New Jersey, police said. Advertisement Ava Berger can be reached at
