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TODAY'S WEATHER: Black ice warning; yet another storm looms  Wednesday’s ice and rain left some untreated roads and walkways quite slippery, especially in southeastern Massachusetts. Many schools are opening one to two hours late, and a few are closed. Drivers and walkers should beware of black ice this morning. Another storm is in the works for Saturday. Open this story for the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service.  Read More New Englanders booking flights to sunnier, warmer destinations  Fed up with winter and dreading the prospect of more snow, New Englanders are searching websites and calling travel agencies to reserve flights to sun-kissed destinations. Read More Nonessential state workers get paid day off during storm Wednesday's winter storm took a toll on government operations, with Gov. Deval Patrick directing roughly 21,000 full-time workers at state agencies to stay home and several towns and cities opening offices late or closing for the day. Read More Roofs and walls come tumbling down across the region  Eight buildings in the area suffered roof damage or collapse on Wednesday as piles of snow on flat roofs absorbed a steady rain. One building in Easton collapsed in on itself minutes after the roughly 150 employees evacuated. Read More Veterans fundraising group fails A charitable veterans organization with a State House office and a mission to raise money for an interactive veterans memorial has fallen apart. Read More Thayer Academy star Paul Nwokeji signs on with UConn football Despite a coaching change (Paul Pasqualoni taking over for Randy Edsall), Thayer Academy two-way lineman Paul Nwokeji of Randolph remained committed to UConn. On Wednesday the 6-5, 265-pounder signed his national letter of intent to play football for the Huskies. Read More A day off for 21,000 state workers  Wednesday's winter storm took a toll on government operations, with Gov. Deval Patrick directing roughly 21,000 full-time workers at state agencies to stay home and several towns and cities opening offices late or closing for the day. What do you think of that? Take our poll. Post a comment or e-mail us at editpage@ledger.com or letters@enterprisenews.com. Call 781-340-3157 and leave a short message that we might post as an audio letter. Read More Top Classified: Braintree MA United States 02184  849,900, Single Family, 4 Beds, 2 Baths, BRAINTREE A rare opportunity to own in LIBERTY FARMS! 4 Bdrm, 2 bath, large master with HUGE master closet, granite counters in kitchen and baths, master... Read More | Special Sections
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