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A pedestrian made their way across Congress Street in Boston.

Here’s what New England can expect from Wednesday’s storm

After a week of mild air, winter will sweep back into the region Wednesday evening, with a wintry mix expected in the Boston area and much of Massachusetts, while parts of New Hampshire and Maine could see half a foot of snow or more.

Cold air Thursday afternoon will be moving in from the north. Notice it is well below freezing west of Route 128 around 1 p.m. By the evening commute icy roads are likely where untreated, even in Boston.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

A wintry mix coming to Boston could make roads slick Thursday

Many people will experience at least some frozen precipitation Wednesday evening. Roads could become icy as temperatures fall.

Vehicles travel through the first snow fall ahead of a winter storm on Feb. 21, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Massive winter storm brings snow, strong winds, and frigid cold to most of northern US

The snowfall could be historic, even in a region accustomed to heavy snow.

In development-leery Brookline, an early test of the state’s multifamily housing law
A pitched debate over how much to build along Harvard Ave. is heading towards a crucial Town Meeting vote in the close-in suburb.

PERSPECTIVE

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Winner of $1.35 billion lottery ticket, sold in Maine, finally comes forward

The person came forward anonymously through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments, according to a statement from Maine State Lottery.

Orange Line train separated from tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford; crews working to remove truck
Officials said traffic in the area would be affected while the trailer and Orange Line car are removed. The MBTA said no damage was reported to the train car.

Readers respond to Orange Line train’s separation from truck on I-495

Boston names Corean Reynolds as city’s first director of nightlife economy
Formerly at The Boston Foundation, she will be charged with making the Boston late-night scene more vibrant.

Grief and questions linger after apparent murder-suicide in Andover
Those close to the Robinsons described a growing distance between themselves and the couple — a space that seemed to widen further during the pandemic.

Mass. GOP in disarray: Party may have $600,000 in debts, misreported hundreds of thousands in spending, memo says

Democratic Senator Jon Tester to run for fourth term in Montana

Discarded cigarette butt, DNA tests solve 52-year-old Vermont murder

The Massachusetts state flag flies in Boston.

Here’s what our readers think about people leaving Massachusetts

Housing costs and remote work are among the top reasons people migrated to other areas.

Mass. has lost 110,000 residents since COVID began. Is life better out there?

Brandeis senior Hannah Nekritz (right, with host Mayim Bialik) will appear in the "Jeopardy" High School Reunion Tournament on March 2.

The first-ever ‘Jeopardy!’ High School Reunion is packed with New Englanders

"There was a big freakout in the group chat. Like, ‘We’re gonna see each other again!’,” said Justin Bolsen of Brown University. “They advertise it as a high school reunion and, honestly, that’s what it is.”

I’m tired of hearing ‘I’ll get back to you’ from potential matches on dating apps

What’s the best way to respond to such messages?

Opinion

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The illusion of a frictionless existence

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Indonesia finally begins to confront its history

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The problem with using inclusionary zoning to build affordable housing

Joe Biden’s message to Vladimir Putin: The West won’t blink

The Emancipator

Saving Black homes lost to tax inequity

For decades, the sale of tax debt and unfair property assessments have disproportionately caused Black Americans to lose their homes across the United States. A Chicago program is helping some Black families keep their homes, but its leaders say structural change is needed.

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Black History Month

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine escorted President Biden as he made a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Feb. 20.

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Orange Line train falls off tractor trailer on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford

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sports

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business

The Supreme Court.

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politics

President Biden and Polish President Andrzej Duda attended the Extraordinary Summit of the NATO Bucharest Nine (B9) at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw on Wednesday.

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Democratic Senator Jon Tester to run for fourth term in Montana

Jill Biden makes 6th visit to Africa, her 1st as first lady

Nation

Vehicles travel through the first snow fall ahead of a winter storm on Feb. 21, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Massive winter storm brings snow, strong winds, and frigid cold to most of northern US

DNA on a cigarette butt just helped solve a 52-year-old Vermont murder

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World

Pedestrians walk along the the Rideau Canal on February 8, 2023 in Ottawa, Canada.

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10 Palestinians killed, scores hurt in Israel West Bank raid

Nearly one million asylum requests in the EU in 2022, according to data

opinion

Crème brûlée from the new documentary, “Ghost in America’s Kitchen.”

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How Americans can sponsor refugees — and why they should

Is bird flu the next pandemic?

lifestyle

Sophie Chiang, founder and editor in chief of The Aurora Journal, wants to spread her love of surrealism and make submitting to online journals more accessible.

With The Aurora Journal, one Brookline student wants to expand opportunities for emerging writers

‘King of Queens’ actor Kevin James is first entry on a BBQ ‘Wall of Fame’

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Shy Bird in South Boston has created a co-working concept that lets diners camp out on their laptops for the day while the restaurant provides snacks, coffee, and perks like a second screen for a fee.

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Come to the Italian table. Gluten-free? No problem.

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Arts

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Books

Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney's store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011.

Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship

The write stuff: With their new books, four local authors seek to inspire, thrill, entertain, and educate.

Rebecca Makkai’s ‘I Have Some Questions for You’ spotlights the power of storytelling in an age of true crime and #MeToo

Movies

Catherine Clinch, left, and Carrie Crowley in “The Quiet Girl.”

Telling an Irish story in the Irish language

Hulu releases trailer for ‘Boston Strangler’ starring Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon

AMC’s new Sightline pricing plan is an insult to moviegoers

Television

Brandeis senior Hannah Nekritz (right, with host Mayim Bialik) will appear in the "Jeopardy" High School Reunion Tournament on March 2.

The first-ever ‘Jeopardy!’ High School Reunion is packed with New Englanders

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music

Axl Rose, from left, Duff McKagan and DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses perform on stage at the sixth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Guns N’ Roses announce world tour, August show at Fenway

On ‘Knobs’ nights, a Kendall Square bar brings the beats

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89

Theater/Dance

“Gatsby” will feature music by Florence Welch (above) of Florence + the Machine and Thomas Bartlett.

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Jacob’s Pillow announces 2023 summer festival lineup

At SpeakEasy, ‘Fairview’ stares down the white gaze

globe local

The Back Bay Guitar Trio, from left, John Mason, David Newsam, and Jason Ennis will perform a concert of classical and contemporary guitar music at the Hingham Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Guitar trio goes Bach from electric to classical

Drive to compete pushed soccer star Julie Hubbard to overcome her injuries

‘A blueprint for the future’: Committee recommends sweeping changes to the Reggie Lewis center

Obituaries

Mr. Smith performed during the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in 2000. During the event, he was inducted into the foundation's Pioneer Award Program.

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89

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