Your iPhone Gets Cold Too: Protect Your Tech Against Cold Weather

Five simple tips to keep your technology safe in below zero temperatures.

Here's Why You Shouldn't Idle Your Car on Cold Mornings

Despite common belief, your car doesn’t need time to warm up. Check below to see how the myth could be hurting you, and your wallet.

An Act of Kindness...

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MA Patch Daily: Woman Gives Birth an Hour After Discovering Pregnancy; Undercover Drug Operation Nets Six; Former Prosecutor Accused of Trading Info for Drugs

Plus, dogs rescued from home will soon be up for adoption and a teacher apologizes for her "poor choice of words."

How to Prevent and Deal with Frozen Pipes

A 1/8-inch crack can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, structural damage and the immediate potential for mold.

How Long Can You Stay Outside in Cold Weather?

Frostbite and hypothermia can set in fast. A handy chart from The National Weather Service shows just how quickly you should head inside.

How to Prevent and Deal With Frozen Pipes

A 1/8-inch crack can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, structural damage and the immediate potential for mold.

MA Patch Daily: 71 Dachshunds Rescued From Home; Paul Revere Time Capsule Revealed; Dangerous Wind Chills

Plus, Waltham Police warn of more coyote sightings and Framingham teachers union questions pick for assistant superintendent.

'It's Colder Than a Pile of Penguin Poop Outside,' and Other 'Colder Than' Sayings

Hey, it's crazy cold out and a wind chill advisory is still in effect. What's your favorite 'It's colder than ...' phrase?

MA Patch Daily: Triple Homicide in North Andover; Dangerous Wind Chills; Petco Drops Chinese-Made Treats

Plus, a Westborough native and Peace Corps volunteer dies in a swimming accident and a news helicopter makes an emergency landing in Woburn.

Latest Northborough Forecast: Wind Chill 30 Below Zero Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a rare wind chill alert for the area.

15 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe and Warm During -20 Degree Wind Chills

Must-dos from MEMA to keep you, your kids and your pets safe during this week’s arctic chills.

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15 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe and Warm During -20 Degree Wind Chills

Must-dos from MEMA to keep you, your kids and your pets safe during this week’s arctic chills.

12 Tips to Stop Teen Texting and Driving

Federal and state officials provide strategies to encourage teenagers to stay focused on the road and avoid texting while driving.

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Northboro Contra Dance, Saturday, January 17

All welcome. No experience required. All dances are taught. Live Music. Come with or without a partner. http://northborocontra.com/

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MA Patch Daily: Pediatrician Appeals License Suspension; Dangerous Wind Chills; Man Charged With 5th OUI

Plus, a Framingham realtor pleads guilty in fatal ambulance crash and a college student who was run over was reportedly drunk and on drugs.

Gas Prices Drop 10 Cents From Last Week

Gas prices continue to plummet in Massachusetts, and in the country.

High Wind Advisory in Effect for all of Massachusetts Monday

Winds could produce gusts up to 50 mph and cause downed tree limbs, power outages. Driving could also be impacted.

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Search for Local Gas Prices

Use our Mapquest gas tool to find the best price wherever you are.

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Nearby News: Pediatrician's License Suspended; Two Killed in Mass Pike Crash; Murder in Waltham

Plus, a goat escapes a slaughterhouse and a Boston Terrier on a Roomba becomes an Internet sensation.

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Wintry Mix Could Cause Treacherous Road Conditions This Weekend

Snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain are in the forecast.

Top December Articles: Whole Foods Lawsuit; Time Capsule Buried by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere; Do You Remember Weylu's?

Plus, most popular baby names and Massachusetts suspends a pediatrician's medical license.

MA Patch Daily: Doctor's License Suspended; Man Arrested After Chase; Salem Named One of Top Places to Visit

Plus, "Captain America" visits a boy battling a rare brain condition.

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Northborough Netflix Subscribers, You Have Until Dec. 31 to See These Movies

Here's a list of movies about to be taken off of Netflix at the end of the month.

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MA Patch Daily: Pediatrician Has Medical License Suspended; Police Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest; Boston Terrier on Roomba Goes Viral

Plus, a Tewksbury goat escapes from a slaughterhouse and a missing teen is found OK in Danvers.

Gas About to Break Below $2 a Gallon in Mass.

The average price this week was $2.46 a gallon, down 11 cents from last week. One station is Holbrook is selling it for $2.

Northborough, Who is Your 'Person of the Year?'

Get your nominations in for 'Person of the Year.'

Frigid Forecast for New Year's Eve, Day

Cold temperatures are in the forecast for this week.

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Nearby News: Boyfriend Charged With Murder; Keurig Recall; Police Give Autistic Boy a Christmas to Remember

Plus, a Brandeis student resigns from leadership position following comments about slain New York Police Department officers.

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