Adam Strzempko

Fairgoers turned out in large numbers at the Big E in West Springfield on Thursday as temperatures began to rise following some recent cool and rainy weather.

Calabrese Farms in Southwick has an abundant supply of pumpkins available following a favorable growing season.

A new geothermal energy project under construction at Northampton High School is expected to cut the school’s greenhouse gas emissions in half while improving heating and cooling efficiency.

Fall foliage has reached peak color across parts of Franklin County and the Berkshires, bringing orange and red leaves to western Massachusetts.

Lawn care professionals recommend maintaining regular yard care during the fall, including regular mowing and clearing fallen leaves before the first snowfall.

Lawn care professionals recommend maintaining regular yard care during the fall, including regular mowing and clearing fallen leaves before the first snowfall.

Almost all of western Massachusetts has returned to normal conditions following recent rainfall, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report.

A period of bright and dry weather across the region has provided clear conditions for viewing autumn foliage, but lower sun angles are creating glare hazards for commuters.

Western Massachusetts experienced sunny weather and temperatures around 70 degrees Thursday, marking a sharp contrast to a historic weather event from 15 years ago.

A period of bright and dry weather across the region has provided clear conditions for viewing autumn foliage, but lower sun angles are creating glare hazards for commuters.