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

While there is a chance for rain in the forecast, state officials declared that the drought in Massachusetts has reached a ...

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.

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

Critical drought declared statewideBOSTON — With precipitation at an unprecedented low over the last three months, Energy and ...

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 ...

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

Yes, that was actual rain, and a storm system could bring even more to drought-stricken Massachusetts later this week.

A soaking rain is expected across all of Southern New England on Thursday, which will help make a dent in the drought.

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