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Comfort Zone

In this together

During the coronavirus pandemic, Comfort Zone is a place to find ideas and tips for keeping ourselves, our kids, our minds entertained, or at least distracted.

At this wildlife center, help for injured animals — and the people who love them
New England Wildlife Center provides urgent medical care for injured bunnies, snakes, hawks, and more.

In East Boston, whirls of new murals call for a cleaner planet
Boston-area artists completed six new murals that touch on rising water levels, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss.

There’s been a lot of talk about protecting our kids. But parents, you need support, too
We asked the experts about taking care of yourself in a completely strange world.

First look: A glimpse inside Cape Cod’s Airstream hotel
Take a break from reality with this eye candy, because midcentury glamping arrives in Massachusetts this March.

We’re launching a parenting newsletter, and it starts today
In the Family Way tackles your thorniest COVID-19 era dilemmas. Sign up here.

In East Boston, whirls of new murals call for a cleaner planet

Boston-area artists completed six new murals that touch on rising water levels, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss.
IN THE FAMILY WAY

There’s been a lot of talk about protecting our kids. But parents, you need support, too

FOOD

Endless summer in Harvard Square, a food hall comes to Charlestown, and more

HELP DESK

Are you ready, boots? Hiking do’s and don’ts in the age of COVID-19

With more newbies hitting the trail, and concerns about social distancing, it’s time to take a fresh look at trail etiquette.
TRAVEL

If Airbnb isn’t safe, can I get a refund?

Adam Gonia and his wife checked into — and out of — a vacation rental they felt was dangerous. But Airbnb won’t refund their money. Do they have a case? If an Airbnb isn’t safe, can you get a refund?
TRAVEL

Brandon Copeland loves Hawaii and wants to visit Africa, but could happily get lost in a bag of Airheads

We caught up with the Patriots linebacker to talk about all things travel.

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Six places in New England to see fall foliage without the crowds

The African House murals of Clementine Hunter

Where to find peak foliage trackers for each New England state

Star Search: Seeking celebrities at Atlantis in the Bahamas

MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

TRAVEL

Work-and-play offers from hotels, new ways to celebrate in Salem, and culinary tours in Norway

Travel news you can use.

FALL FOLIAGE

Six places in New England to see fall foliage without the crowds

Mother Nature doesn’t stop for a pandemic. She’ll deliver us an eye-popping fiesta of color this fall, as always. Here are some less-populated places to take it all in.

QUICK BITE

Elm Street Sweets brings a little bit of sugar to a sour time

Peanut butter fudge pie, sea salt chocolate chip cookies, and more from the team behind Rosebud.

DAILY DISTRACTION

First look: A glimpse inside Cape Cod’s Airstream hotel

Take a break from reality with this eye candy, because midcentury glamping arrives in Massachusetts this March.

HELP DESK

Where to find peak foliage trackers for each New England state

Here’s where to get help planning your annual leaf-peeping.

We’re launching a parenting newsletter, and it starts today

In the Family Way tackles your thorniest COVID-19 era dilemmas. Sign up here.

Husband speaks Welsh, but wife says ‘na’

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Elegant or ‘Animal House’? What it’s like staying in Boston’s new breed of hotel dorms

Are students the carefree coronavirus spreaders they’ve been portrayed to be, or are they getting a bum rap? I wanted to know.

Do I keep the door open for this man?

In a short two weeks and only four dates, we just “clicked.”

‘The Great Debaters,’ ‘42,’ and more at the Nubian Drive-In

The weekday evenings are labeled adults only, while weekends are reserved for “family fun.” And certain nights are even reserved for games and trivia.

5 leafy escapes out of Boston that are beautiful and accessible

We’ve sleuthed out some trails in Massachusetts that fly slightly under the radar and are good for people with mobility issues.

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.

Attempt to hack boyfriend’s phone leads to a very bad connection

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

FOOD

Salt Bae is opening a Boston restaurant this weekend

The suave Instagram sensation will open Nusr-et on Friday.

NAMES

‘Now that I have your attention’: Chris Evans breaks silence after reportedly sharing NSFW photo on Instagram

The Sudbury native faced some good-nature ribbing online from friends and family after the purported faux pas.

Meredith Goldstein | Love Letters Podcast

Introducing Season 4 of the Love Letters podcast

What would you do if your middle-aged spouse wanted to build a ball pit in the house? Listen to the Season 4 opener with host Meredith Goldstein.

Ask Amy

Scorned husband should reconsider cordiality

Husband speaks Welsh, but wife says ‘na’

Attempt to hack boyfriend’s phone leads to a very bad connection

DNA discovery leads to problematic letters

Confronting mess, mom needs to lose it

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