Fred Newton’s epic swim down the Mississippi River earned him a world record, but not the fame and fortune he hoped.

The Charles River, despite past improvements, has stalled in its progress toward becoming consistently swimmable. Polluted ...

When it rains in Newton, Massachusetts, water rushes off roads, down asphalt gullies, and into Cheesecake Brook – a small stream that was converted many years ago into a narrow channel lined with ...

NEWTON/WESTON, Mass. — MassDOT has completed the second and final weekend of Newton, Weston lane closures. The closures were part of the demolition of the I-90 bridge over the MBTA railroad in Newton ...

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Some Newton County neighbors are speaking out about a nearby landfill that they say is releasing a foul odor. “You ever been behind a cow truck or garbage truck? It stinks,” said ...

Charles River Chamber, which covers Boston’s immediate western suburbs such as Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley, is launching a free program for single-location retailers to join free.

Charles River Country Club, in Newton Centre, Mass., has been selected by the USGA as the host site of the 2031 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur. The 69th edition of the championship is scheduled for Sept.

Firefighters in Newton are investigating a boat fire which occurred at the Newton Yacht Club on Thursday.First responders at the scene Thursday morning saw heavy smoke and flames billowing from a ...

WHERE: Charles River from the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in the City of Newton to the Moody Street Dam in the City of Waltham. WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 ...

The pocket-sized Charles River Canoe and Kayak Guide is indispensable. It has detailed maps and information, including the locations of dams and potential places to begin and end your day on the ...

For a long time, Europeans, too, found sustenance in the Charles. In 1850, an estimated 9 million rainbow smelt were harvested from the river.

NEWTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Authorities have identified the body of a man who was recovered from the Charles River on Tuesday. According to Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio ...