This map gives a look at a map of the number of states’ coronavirus cases reported so far, broken down by county where available.

For many, this is a much-needed weekend for rest and recuperation after an unsettling and stressful week. For others, the days continue to blend together from one to the next.  Either way, this weekend offers weather that will cater to those who want to be outside in fresh air, and those who need an excuse from nature to lay low...

Overnight Friday: Clear, cool. Lows in the 30s.
Saturday: Morning sun to afternoon clouds. Night showers arrive. Highs in the 50s.
Sunday: Periodic showers, mountain mix and cool. Highs 40s south, 30s north.

Friday: Sun with highs 55-60.
Overnight Friday: Clear, cool. Lows in the 30s.
Saturday: Morning sun to afternoon clouds. Night showers arrive. Highs in the 50s.
Sunday: Periodic showers, mountain mix and cool. Highs 40s south, 30s north.

The coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of additional anxiety for expecting parents. Maternity wards across the nation are putting restrictions on visitors, and in some places, hospitals are even prohibiting significant others from being in the delivery room. The visitor policies in New England aren’t yet that strict, but they are prohibitive. Doctors say it’s what’s necessary to...

Concord Coach Lines says it will suspend bus service throughout New England on Saturday after a former passenger tested positive for the coronavirus.   The state Health Department said Tuesday the passenger was on a Concord Coach Lines bus on four separate trips between March 11 and March 16. The Concord Monitor reports the company will continue its current schedule…

More than 3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — over four times the previous record set in 1982 — amid the widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus. That included the six New England states, all of which have enacted strict restrictions of their own because of the outbreak, including school and business closures. Below is a…

Many New Englanders woke up to fresh spring snow Tuesday morning, with two to four inches generally falling north and west of Boston, but as much as just over half a foot of heavy, wet snow in higher terrain of central Massachusetts into Southern New Hampshire.  As is typical of spring snow, melting will come fast on the heels...

Tuesday: Mild, low to mid-50s
Wednesday: Showers return. Some wet snow in the Worcester Hills. Low to mid-40s.
Thursday. Mostly sunny. Temperatures in the upper 40s

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and mild Low to mid-50s Wednesday: Showers return. Some wet snow in the Worcester Hills. Low to mid-40s. Thursday. Mostly sunny. Temperatures in the upper 40s

Clouds will stay with New England through the day Monday, coupling with a cold start in the 20s to keep temperatures from rising much beyond 40 degrees.   This means when precipitation moves in during the afternoon from west to east — for many of us between 3 and 5 p.m. — we’ll see not only rain but also snow…

Monday evening: Snow to rain. Tapering off after midnight. Lows in the 30s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and milder. Low to mid 50s
Wednesday: Showers return. Some wet snow in the Worcester Hills. Low to mid 40s.

Monday: Turning cloudy with rain and snow developing. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday: Clearing, mild. Highs in the mid-50s.

Here is a breakdown of the number of cases reported in each state across New England, a number that is expected to grow over the coming weeks.

The number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts has risen to 138, health officials announced Saturday, up 15 from Friday. It’s the second consecutive day of a 15-person increase in the commonwealth. Also announced Saturday were the first cases in Cape Cod and Worcester.

The Ivy League is cancelling all spring athletics due to the coronavirus outbreak. After announcing Tuesday that it would cancel conference basketball tournaments to prevent the COVID-19 spread, the Ivy League announced in a statement on Wednesday that it will cancel all spring athletics practices and competition throughout the remainder of the academic year. “With further developments in the outbreak…

Wednesday: Sunny, pleasant. Highs in the 50s.
Wednesday Night: Still air, clear sky. Lows around 30 degrees.
Thursday: Fair, cooler. Highs in the 40s.

Just when you thought it was safe to put away the snowblower, a nor’easter blows up offshore. But hang on. It’s not nearly as sinister as it sounds. Sure, we’ll be on the extreme edge of the storm Friday night, but it’s not like we’re guaranteed widespread accumulation. In fact, the minor accumulations seem to be sequestered to the...

Just when you thought it was safe to put away the snowblower, a nor’easter blows up offshore. But hang on. It’s not nearly as sinister as it sounds. Sure, we’ll be on the extreme edge of the storm Friday night, but it’s not like we’re guaranteed widespread accumulation. In fact, the minor accumulations seem to be sequestered to the...

Some 40 New England chefs, restaurants and wine and beer programs were nominated this week as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. Chef Karen Akunowicz’ Fox & the Knife in Boston and Tanám in Somerville, Massachusetts were nominated for best restaurant. Fox & the Knife is not new to praise, having been celebrated for its Italian food since opening…