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This is where you can learn about the latest news from the Blue Hill Observatory and where you can find links to where BHO has been mentioned in media reports and articles.

News Feb 1, 2017
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

One hundred and thirty two years ago on February 1, 1885, rockets lit up the sky announcing the official opening of Blue…

News Jan 1, 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

One hundred and thirty one years ago rockets lit up the sky announcing the official opening of Blue Hill Observatory. This was…

News Dec 30, 2016
Help us Reach the Top of the Tower

This is our last chance this year to ask you to support this very special American Institution. Gifts made by 11:59 p.m.…

News Dec 30, 2016
Women in Science? BHO Welcomes a Star!

      Someone forgot to tell our new Observer that women can’t have a career in science. Meet our new Observer, Cecilia Borries-Strigle.…

News Dec 29, 2016
Happy New Year from a Snowy, We Hope, Blue Hill Observatory

No snowflake will ever be missed this winter on Great Blue Hill. Why? Because we are Blue Hill Observatory and we have…

News Dec 25, 2016
A Message from Ch. 4 Meteorologist Eric Fisher

“Sometimes, we take for granted the rich relationship between weather and the Boston area. Not every town and city in America can claim…

News Dec 12, 2016
Help Us Inspire Children to Learn About the Weather

“The Blue Hill Weather Observatory has amazing educational programs year round that offer children of all ages a chance to learn about…

News Dec 7, 2016
Governor Baker Cuts Blue Hill Observatory Funding

Blue Hill Observatory was notified today (12/07/16) that the previously authorized funding of $100,000 for Operational Support was cut by Governor Baker.…

News Nov 30, 2016
You Can Help Keep BHO Focused on Climate

“The Blue Hill Weather Observatory is one of our areas greatest resources.   It has provided 131 years of continuous weather observations, which…

News Nov 23, 2016
2016-2017 Winter Temperature Forecast

Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy…