Massachusetts and the rest of New England are going to have a "typical" season of fall foliage, according to AccuWeather. “The better spots for colorful fall foliage are forecast to be in parts ...

Maple syrup season is a special time in New England. Also known as maple sugaring season, it’s the period when the nights freeze and the days thaw, causing lightly sugary tree sap to run.

When the foliage peaks here ... Early spring is sugaring season in New England, where it's easy to visit nearby farms to watch live demos on how to tap maple trees and sample different flavors ...

What happens in the upcoming season — which kicks off for New England Saturday in Nashville at 8:30 pm — promises to be (if nothing else) something different. Porter will face early challenges ...