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Ice sheets on the Charles River in February. Winter in Boston will be milder this year, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Thursday. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Boston will likely see a warmer, milder winter this year

Samantha Kizner October 22, 2019
This warmer prediction follows a multi-year, nationwide trend that saw warming temperatures in most regions.
The Sir Adam Hydroelectric Generating Stations in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s New England Clean Energy Connect hydropower project could possibly bring in power from Canada through Maine via a transmission line. COURTESY OF PETER ROOD/ FLICKR

Massachusetts clean energy plan considers hydropower from Canada

Mia Cathell November 25, 2018
Experts say the New England Clean Energy Connect hydropower project could provide clean energy to more than one million homes in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts will loosen its guidelines on Uber and Lyft drivers’ driving histories starting Sept. 22. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts relaxes ride-hailing regulations, affecting Uber, Lyft drivers

Shannon Larson September 13, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities filed an order on Friday that called for a relaxing of previously enforced background checks on drivers working for ride-hailing companies, such as...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker joined 17 fellow governors Tuesday to announce his involvement in the “Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future” program. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Charlie Baker commits to clean energy initiative

Lavanya Prabhakar February 19, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, along with several governors from across the United States, committed Tuesday to a clean energy initiative, according to a Tuesday press release. As part of the...

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