Brookline

The United Parish of Brookline tries to be welcoming to everyone so you’ll find rainbow-colored Adirondack chairs on the front lawn, black and brown chairs as well — and until a few days ago a Trans Pride Flag. “We believe the Christian faith is a progressive faith,” said Rev. Kent French. “That it’s one that’s always looking forward, always...

The United Parish of Brookline tries to be welcoming to everyone so you’ll find rainbow colored Adirondack chairs on the front lawn, black and brown chairs as well, and until a few days ago a Trans Pride Flag.

The house that was gutted by a fire and explosion in southern New Hampshire earlier this week was the home of two teachers, according to the Nashua Teachers’ Union. The teachers’ union told NBC10 Boston that it’s holding a donation drive and collection, and has already raised over $10,000 for John and Laura Finocchiaro. The two teachers are husband and…

A fire and explosion at a home in southern New Hampshire are under investigation, fire officials said Wednesday. The state fire marshal characterized it as a house explosion. The incident unfolded on Gilson Road in Brookline, New Hampshire. Footage from the scene showed smoke rising from a completely gutted building. No one was home or near when the blast went…

Officials expect additional congestion on Boston area roads far beyond where the Orange Line and Green Line run, both because of more people driving and because of new bus lanes and parking spots for shuttles.

The police chief in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations that he violated the town’s policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. Town Administrator Mel Kleckner said the town was made aware last week of multiple allegations that Police Chief Ashley Gonzalez had violated the town’s discrimination and sexual harassment and retaliation policy. “Town...

A week that began with Phil Mickelson speaking without saying hardly anything ended with Matt Fitzpatrick at a momentary loss for words in his proudest moment. The U.S. Open was more that just a diversion from the disruption in golf. It brought meaning to the game. “No words,” Fitzpatrick said moments after a shot that will become part of...

It isn’t easy hosting a major golf tournament. Crews started building in mid-March and now it all must come down.

We caught up with families watching the world’s best golf, both for fun and to cheer on loved ones at The Country Club in Brookline.

Dave Johnson, director of grounds at The Country Club, describes how he brought in 100 volunteers to keep the turf in top condition for the world’s best golfers at the 2022 U.S. Open.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were declared in parts of New England Friday afternoon, but they have since expired. See active weather alerts for your area here. Heat and humidity have been served to New England Friday courtesy of a busy Southwest wind with gusts to 35 mph, impacting play at the U.S. Open. As a cold front crosses New England from…

Humid air has returned to the region and you’ll notice the difference as soon as you step out the door this morning. We’ll be warming well into the 80s this afternoon too.  An approaching front will trigger some pop-up thunderstorm action, generally from the noon to 6 p.m. timeframe. Not everyone will see a storm, and not every storm...

Friday: Early AM shower departs for a warm, humid day with scattered PM thunder. Highs in the 80s.

The U.S. Open in Brookline kicked off one of the most memorable days in recent Boston sports history. Our Tom E. Curran was on the scene at The Country Club and shares his observations from Day One.

Kristen Lacount is the general manager at the country’s oldest country club and the fourth generation of her family to work at the iconic facility.

The mask mandate in Brookline, Massachusetts, was lifted Thursday, just as that the U.S. Open of golf teed off in the town. The mandate for schools and town-owned indoor spaces had gone into effect May 23 as COVID-19 metrics were rising. But they’ve been falling, and the area is no longer considered at high or medium risk for COVID...

Michael Thorbjornsen was the very first golfer to tee off at the U.S. Open Thursday in Brookline, Massachusetts, just a few miles from where he grew up. The Wellesley native started golfing when he was just 8 years old. Now, 12 years later, Thorbjornsen finds himself playing on golf’s biggest stage against some of the game’s most talented players....

One of the few things known about The Country Club in Brookline is its signature drink, “The Fernando,” that has become popular with golfers around the world.

The first golfers tee off Thursday morning, marking the official start of the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The first golfers teed off Thursday morning, marking the official start of the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. An amateur from Wellesley, 20-year-old Michael Thorbjornsen, lead the way from the tee box at 6:45 a.m. Last year’s U.S. Open winner, Jon Rahm, was scheduled to start at 7:18 a.m., followed by Worcester native Scott...