Boston Globe Halts Daily Printing Amid Record Snowstorm

The Boston Globe ceased printing its daily newspaper for the first time in its 153-year history due to a record-setting snowstorm. Snow and high winds prevented staff from safely reaching the Globe's printing plant in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Parts of Bristol County, where the plant is located, recorded 32 inches (81 centimeters) of snow by Monday night.

Historical Production Challenges

This marks the first time Globe management has called off daily production since its 1872 founding, though labor strikes halted printing in the 1950s and 1960s.

The Globe previously printed a limited number of copies during a record-setting blizzard on February 7, 1978, but delivery was severely impacted by snow.

Widespread Blizzard Impacts and Subscriber Information

The recent blizzard also set snowfall records in Rhode Island, with T.F. Green International Airport receiving nearly 38 inches (96.5 centimeters).

Print subscribers are scheduled to receive Tuesday's paper on Wednesday.

Shifting News Consumption Trends

A 2025 Pew Research Center survey indicated that 7% of U.S. adults frequently obtain news from printed newspapers, while 56% use smartphones, computers, or tablets.