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Gov. Healey files bill to cover pay, benefits for Chelmsford firefighter hurt in fall
Governor Maura Healey said she filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while recovering from injuries he suffered during a fall.
Man wounded in Cambridge shooting drove himself to hospital, family says
One of the two men wounded in the shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts drove himself to the hospital after the gunman opened fired on Monday.
State Trooper Kevin Trainor hailed as hero at funeral: "One of the bravest"
Trooper Kevin Trainor was hailed as a hero at his funeral Wednesday, exactly one week after he was killed trying to stop a wrong-way driver.
Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from BC, charged with assault
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick out of Boston College, has been charged with assault.
Heavy rain likely Thursday, warm weekend ahead
Periods of heavy rain are expected throughout the day on Thursday in southern New England.
Patriots to play Lions in Munich, Germany in November
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Tewksbury hospital security allowed to use "less-lethal" tools again
After a string of attacks at Tewksbury State Hospital, police say security staff are allowed to use "less-lethal" tools again.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Lexington World Cup watch party on hold as town awaits license from FIFA
The FIFA World Cup is a month away, yet in places like Lexington, Massachusetts, their partially state-funded watch parties are at a standstill.
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Stadium rep calls out "misinformation" about World Cup parking
A representative for Gillette Stadium says there's "more than enough parking" for the World Cup.
Marblehead man's viral moment exposes loophole in MBTA Communities Law
The law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
One of Patriots' unsung heroes retiring after 50 years
The longest-tenured Patriots employee has called it a career after 50 years
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Chelmsford firefighter severely injured at academy hopes to get back to work
Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while recovering from injuries he suffered during a fall. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Latest update on victims' conditions in shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge
Two men were seriously hurt when a gunman opened fire, shooting drivers apparently at random.
Healey bill would cover injured Chelmsford firefighter's pay and benefits
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she introduced a bill to cover the pay and benefits for a Chelmsford firefighter injured in a fall at the fire academy.
How an E-ZPass mix up nearly cost a Massachusetts driver his registration
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account. WBZ-TV chief investigator Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
What happens to everyday materials when they leave Earth? New research looks to find out.
A historic mission brought unusual cargo into space to find out what happens to items when they leave Earth.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from BC, charged with assault
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
Detroit Lions will host New England Patriots in 2026 Germany game
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Gutierres converts late PK to give Boston Legacy a 2-1 win over Orlando Pride
Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Schwarber homers for 5th straight game as Phillies beat Red Sox 2-1
Kyle Schwarber homered in his fifth consecutive game and the Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended 6 games for slashing Sabres' Zach Benson
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
Gillette Stadium is now transforming into Boston Stadium for World Cup
Gillette Stadium looks different already, with 2026 FIFA World Cup matches coming to Foxboro, Massachusetts in June
One of New England Patriots' unsung heroes retiring after 50 years
The longest-tenured employee for the New England Patriots called it a career after 50 years in Foxboro.
Health
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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Marblehead man's viral moment exposes loophole in MBTA Communities Law
David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
Bill Galvin's in a series of new ads. What are they and who's paying for them?
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running for re-election. Here's what he had to say about that.
What is the gas tax refund for Mass Pike drivers and why is it so hard to get?
If you buy gas, and use the Mass Pike, you can get money back from Massachusetts. It's a law that almost no one knows about, but cashing in is mentally taxing.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
State takes pepper spray, non-lethal tools from Tewksbury Hospital security
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Keller: Janet Mills enters Maine Senate race with a term limit promise
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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Boston man jumps into freezing Charles River to rescue his dog
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe, gorilla that once escaped zoo, is leaving Boston
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Unusual killer whale "Old Thom" seen near Boston
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
Ludlow soccer coach to help youth sports with lottery win
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
NH rock climbing area partially closed over territorial falcons
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
New England Living
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Step inside the state-of-the-art Groton Hill Music Center
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Mass. marine sanctuary features whale watching and historic shipwrecks
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Why backyard beekeeping in Massachusetts is so important
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Well-known chef shares his take on a popular seafood dish
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Massachusetts grows fresh produce for people in need
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.