Boston and many surrounding communities have been spared the worst, thanks to the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs ...

A map released by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper showed a “Level 3 - Critical Drought” persisting in all regions of the state ...

New York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main water aqueduct out of concern ...

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...

Nearly all of Massachusetts is in a critical drought — one step away from an emergency — after months with little rainfall, ...

A major brush fire erupted at Blue Hills Reservation on Monday night, and crews continued to battle the blaze Tuesday. The fire sparked Monday night near Houghton's Pond and quickly grew to more than ...

A couple more dry, sunny days in the 50°s ahead of some needed rain. A soaking wet Thursday with showers lingering Friday ...

The fires flaring up amid a historic drought produce acrid smoke that can carry aggravating pollutants, including fine ...

Most of the state received less than an inch of rain over the last 30 days, which is 3 to 4.5 inches below normal.

With 37 active wildfires across the state, Massachusetts officials said Tuesday that more of the state is now in critical ...

"A single rainstorm can only replenish a small amount of lost moisture in the soil, offering temporary relief from drought ...