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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 Jun 25, 2025
Observatory Reaches 99F on Third Day of Heatwave

After reaching a high temperature of 91F on June 22nd and 94F on June 23rd, 2025, the heatwave reached its third day…

News Feb 24, 2025
State of the Climate at Blue Hill Observatory: 1885-2024

This report is an updated summary of the extensive climate records of the Blue Hill Observatory that focuses on the daily climate…

News Feb 4, 2025
Volunteer @ 635 Feet: Become a “Volunteer Tour Guide” at the Blue Hill Observatory

The Blue Hill Observatory is seeking individuals—with a passion for community service—to become volunteer tour guides. In this role, volunteers will give…

News Jan 28, 2025
Join us for a special presentation by author Ty Gagne of his latest book “The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington”

The Blue Hill Observatory and Mount Washington Observatory invite you to a special presentation by Ty Gagne of his new book “The…

News Jan 8, 2025
Applications are Now Open for Blue Hill Observatory’s “Launch Your Meteorology Career” Program

Join us at the Blue Hill Observatory July 14 to July 19, 2025 for an expansive introduction to meteorology that includes an…

News Dec 30, 2024
Blue Hill Observatory 2024 Annual Appeal

Donate today to support our Observing Program in the New Year! 

News Sep 24, 2024
The Blue Hill Observatory Proudly Presents an Interview with our New Director of STEM Education, Krista Fincke

Meet Krista: “In her own words,” with colleague, Cheryl Cummings, Director of Strategic Partnerships Q: Your teaching career has focused on middle…

News Sep 20, 2024
Climate Reference Network Instruments Operational at Blue Hill Observatory

  After many years of planning and site preparation, NOAA has installed a full suite of Climate Reference Network (CRN) instruments on…

News Aug 26, 2024
Legislature Restores Funding for BHO. You Made this Happen

Thanks to all of you who sent emails, letters and made calls, the legislature has reversed the Governor’s veto, restoring $100,000 for…

News Aug 5, 2024
The Cummings Foundation Awards the Blue Hill Observatory $75,000 Over Three Years

The Blue Hill Observatory is proud to announce it is a 2023 recipient of the esteemed “Cummings $30 Million Grant Program” supporting…