The best chance for much-needed rain comes Wednesday afternoon, when an approaching front could trigger scattered thunderstorms as highs reach the 90s. However, not everyone will see wet weather.

Like people, rivers suffer from lack of care and concern. The 117 miles of the Merrimack River, known colloquially as the ...

At pools, parks and beaches, vending machines dispense candy and soft drinks. Trucks peddle ice cream. Snack bars sell burgers, hot dogs and fries. But you probably don’t see a machine that provides ...

Throughout history, human beings have worshipped the sun with fear, reverence and either a desire to avoid it, or bask in it — provided it’s not too hot, and sometimes even when it is. Considering ...