Fall River Faces Lowest Risk in Massachusetts From Climate ChangeFall River Faces Lowest Risk in Massachusetts From Climate ChangeThough Fall River's overall risk from climate change is the lowest in the state by some metrics, it still faces potential challenges.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Massachusetts Drought Remains ‘Significant’ in PlacesMassachusetts Drought Remains ‘Significant’ in PlacesEven with the recent rainfall, Massachusetts is still experiencing 'significant' drought conditions in portions of the Commonwealth.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Massachusetts 1960s Drought Was the ‘Drought of Record’Massachusetts 1960s Drought Was the ‘Drought of Record’The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance said the nine-year drought from 1961-1969 is considered the 'drought of record' for the Bay State.Barry RichardBarry Richard
New Bedford Residents Asked Not to Run Sprinklers Due to DroughtNew Bedford Residents Asked Not to Run Sprinklers Due to DroughtNew Bedford residents are being advised not to run outdoor sprinkler systems due to the ongoing drought conditions in southeastern Massachusetts.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
Westport Christmas Tree Farm Has No Choice But to Close EarlyWestport Christmas Tree Farm Has No Choice But to Close EarlyIt's been a tough year for Christmas tree sales due, in part, to a drought, causing one Westport tree farm to shut its doors after one week. GazelleGazelle
The 2022 Massachusetts Drought Is Not Over YetThe 2022 Massachusetts Drought Is Not Over YetPortions of Southeastern Massachusetts are still experiencing critical drought conditions. Barry RichardBarry Richard
The SouthCoast Drought Persists Despite Lots of RainThe SouthCoast Drought Persists Despite Lots of RainThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Environment and Energy Affairs lowered the region's drought level status but warns the drought is not over yet. Barry RichardBarry Richard
SouthCoast Drought Impacts Fall Harvest and Christmas TreesSouthCoast Drought Impacts Fall Harvest and Christmas TreesLocally-grown Christmas trees could be in short supply due to the summer drought here on the SouthCoast.Barry RichardBarry Richard
‘Extreme’ Drought Conditions Persist on SouthCoast Despite Moderate Improvements‘Extreme’ Drought Conditions Persist on SouthCoast Despite Moderate ImprovementsHow much more rain do we need before we're out of our drought status? ABC6 Meteorologist Chelsea Priest has the answer.Michael RockMichael Rock
SouthCoast Watering Holes Drying Up as Severe Drought WorsensSouthCoast Watering Holes Drying Up as Severe Drought WorsensThe U.S. Drought Monitor says drought conditions in Southeastern Massachusetts are severe and are likely to get worse before they get better.Barry RichardBarry Richard