11+ hour, 54+ min ago (289+ words) DEDHAM, Mass. " Parts of Massachusetts are gearing up for the first winter storm of the season this week. A winter storm watch has been issued in Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin, Northern Worcester, Central Middlesex County, Western Essex; Western Hampshire, Western Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern Hampden, Southern Worcester, and Northwest Middlesex County through 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. Meteorologist Vicki Graf reports that a developing coastal system will spread snow and a wintry mix across New England on Tuesday, with the potential to cause widespread travel disruptions from the morning commute through the evening. "We'll start to see some of that snow falling by 5 or 6 a.m., so I do expect we could see some slowdowns for that Tuesday morning commute," Graf said. The storm is expected to linger for most of the day. Snow will be most prevalent in higher elevations away from the…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago (773+ words) Leaked recordings of a University Council meeting, obtained by Varsity and The Sunday Times, show the VC fearful of Trump-style recriminations if Reform were to win power Sunday November 30 2025, 5:33pm Senior university leaders have been holding secret talks with Reform UK figures to prepare for a "Trump-style" overhaul of the sector if the party wins power, Cambridge"s vice-chancellor has told colleagues. According to a leaked recording obtained by Varsity and The Sunday Times, at Monday"s meeting of Cambridge"s University Council " the University"s policy-making body of college heads, senior academics and student representatives " Deborah Prentice said Russell Group vice-chancellors had begun private discussions with the party. She added that discussions were taking place now because "what we have heard is if Reform is elected, there will not be [inaudible, but think "then new"] consultations. They"ve made it…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (226+ words) Cambridge University student union approved a motion at a debate'on Thursday reading: "This House Believes The International Community Has Failed Palestine." The motion for the debate, which took place between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel speakers, was proposed by Palestinian journalists and campaigner Yara Eid. Among those opposing the motion were Israeli speaker and former army liaison Hen Mazzig, whose speech was later reproduced in Jewish News, where he described his reception as "hostile". The House overwhelmingly voted in favour of the motion. Last month, the Cambridge Student Union passed a motion to disaffiliate from the'National Union of Students (NUS)'over what it said was its'failure to "campaign for Palestine" and support pro-Palestine student protesters. It further said that the NUS offered "poor value for money", citing an estimated annual fee of "20,000 ($26,000). The decision came after more student groups and union officers…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (38+ words) Recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions in western Massachusetts, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reports. Recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions in western Massachusetts, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reports....

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1248+ words) In Massachusetts, the scent of fresh pasta and simmering sauces has a way of drawing crowds long before Friday arrives. Restaurants like Carmelina's at 307 Hanover Street in Boston's North End turn every meal into a lively celebration of Italian flavor. Locals and visitors alike arrive early to snag a table, knowing these spots fill up fast. Massachusetts proves that when it comes to Italian cuisine, timing is everything and flavor is worth the wait. Tucked away in Boston's North End at 307 Hanover Street, Carmelina's brings old-world charm with a modern twist. Chef owner Damien DiPaola oversees every dish, ensuring each plate reflects generations of family recipes passed down through his Sicilian roots. The veal saltimbocca practically melts on your tongue, and their house-made gnocchi has converted even the pickiest eaters. Reservations here disappear by Tuesday afternoon, so plan ahead or…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (209+ words) Canadian economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth Roadside fire closes Hwy. 8 between Hamilton and Cambridge Police looking to return cremated remains found at Niagara-area thrift store Federal offender known to frequent Brantford area wanted on Canada-wide warrant Cadillac Fairview suing U.S. arm of Hudson's Bay over former Saks Fifth Avenue stores Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai A fire alongside Highway 8 closed the route between Hamilton and Cambridge Friday morning. Hamilton and Cambridge fire departments cordoned off the area near Studiman and Safari roads around 8:30 a.m. after a blaze broke out in a trailer storage area adjacent to the road. The highway reopened shortly after 10 a.m. It is not yet known what started the fire. Snow Squall Warning! Snow and blowing snow today. 10-15 cm possible. Windy Happy Birthday! If you're celebrating this weekend you share it…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1783+ words) In Massachusetts, people have a special relationship with fried clams, and the state's best shacks prove it every single summer. I've spent years chasing down crispy clam bellies along winding coastal roads, and each spot tells its own story through hot oil, salt air, and picnic tables that have seen generations of families return season after season. These aren't fancy restaurants with white tablecloths and complicated menus. They're simple counter-service spots where you order through a window, wait for your number to be called, and carry a paper tray to a weathered table overlooking marshes, harbors, or sandy beaches. Here are the shacks that locals guard like secrets but can't help bragging about. Pull onto Main Street in Essex and you'll see Woodman's sitting by the marshes like it's been there forever " because it pretty much has. This family-run landmark…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (594+ words) Jonathan Porritt described the COP30 climate talks as "a sustained exercise in suicidal fantasy" during his opening remarks at a book launch event at the Department of Engineering. The campaigner and author of the newly-launched Love, Anger and Betrayal began with a blistering critique of the recently-concluded climate conference in Belem, Brazil, during the event on Thursday (27 November), which was introduced by Hugh Hunt, professor of engineering at the University of Cambridge and deputy director of the Cambridge-based Centre for Climate Repair. Sir Jonathon, who is on a nine-city book tour, began by speaking of the challenges that climate breakdown is already bringing to millions of people around the world. "The 10 million residents of a capital city will have to be moved, according to the nation's leader," he said. "Who said that? It was the president of Iran, who said the…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago (95+ words) Flossie Bullion chats with some members of Fetchish, the London-based collective bringing an alternative club night to the Cambridge Union Friday November 28 2025 "We encourage people to use their own fantasy and be part of the performance" "The Union is often quite a rigid space in terms of dress code and I would really like to bring some changes to that" "This perception of the world as a huge rhizomatic system where you can see so many patterns being traced across completely different subjects and time periods" I predict a Riot (Grrl revival)!...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago (825+ words) Sasha Djuric-Fraser traces the origins of student engagement for Palestine at Cambridge Friday November 28 2025 Lyra Browning for Varsity Cambridge students have long engaged with the Palestinian cause. "The horror we feel against the genocide in Gaza isn't just a student issue. It's a human issue," a spokesperson from Cambridge For Palestine (C4P) emphasised when asked about the background of the movement. A Cambridge University Palestine Society has existed since at least 2006. Its level of support has increased dramatically: in 2006, it registered just 17 members. "The horror we feel against the genocide in Gaza isn't just a student issue. It's a human issue" In 2009, 60 academics signed an open letter to the Vice-Chancellor, praising the "initiative taken by Cambridge University students in asking this University to respond to the recent humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza". "While the society has existed long before 2023, in a sad,…...