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Live Updates: Ian, now a tropical storm, causing "catastrophic" flooding in Florida
Though downgraded, the once-mighty Category 4 hurricane was still battering the state. More than 2.5 million customers have lost power.
Littleton residents outraged by gun shop cluster in old mill
The Littleton mill has become the largest collection of federally licensed gun dealers in the nation.
Tewksbury is home to America's first Public Health Museum
The museum helps educate people about public health by using fascinating artifacts.
I-Team: City knew about potential light pole danger as far back as 2017
The most recent bridge inspection from January included photos of the poles and found severe deficiencies in the steel that required repairs.
Despite dropping gas prices, grocery costs unlikely to fall any time soon
Groceries are costing more and finding "deals" seems more difficult than ever.
Springfield-based Smith & Wesson sued over parade mass shooting
Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack.
Keller: Next Massachusetts governor will face electricity cost crisis
Candidates Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey have different approaches to handle state's energy needs.
Parents hit with COVID thank NICU for caring for newborn twins
"They were constantly checking in. For three months, they were essentially our family."
Company turning to college undergrads to help build workforce
Major corporations are struggling to find workers. And now, some companies are turning to college undergrads for recruitment.
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National Coffee Day: Where to find free cups and deals on Thursday
There are free cups to be had on National Coffee Day - if you know where to look.
Week 4 NFL Picks: Injuries hurting the NFL product right now
After some brief griping about injuries in football, let's hit the Week 4 picks.
What are the worst days for traffic around Boston?
New data provides an insight into how the commute into the city has changed following the COVID pandemic.
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WBZ News update for September 29
Weekend weather; MA volunteers to FL; Light pole issues investigation; Topsfield Fair change
Patriots 1st Down: How can Pats pull off an upset over Packers in Green Bay?
Steve Burton and Mike Reiss have the recipe for a Patriots win in Green Bay on Sunday.
Next Weather: WBZ mid-morning forecast for September 29
Zack Green has your latest weather forecast.
Patriots 1st Down: Mac Jones more of a "week by week" situation; Brian Hoyer is a good team guy
Steve Burton and Mike Reiss discuss Mac Jones' injury, which will likely sideline the QB for multiple weeks. That means Brian Hoyer will be starting at quarterback for the Patriots, a team he's given a lot to over his three stints with the club.
Job Fair for veterans and their families at Gillette Stadium Thursday
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade talks to the event's director Chris Stevens.
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Next Weather: WBZ mid-morning forecast for September 29
Zack Green has your latest weather forecast.
Fall foliage search begins in New England: Where to go this weekend
The most important factor in getting a good foliage season is the weather conditions in the weeks leading up to and during the changeover.
I-Team Investigations
I-Team: City knew about potential light pole danger as far back as 2017
The most recent bridge inspection from January included photos of the poles and found severe deficiencies in the steel that required repairs.
Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Seaport District
Sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that a woman was hurt Tuesday when a light pole fell on her while she was walking in Boston's Seaport District.
I-Team's Call For Action gets man refund after thieves spend $6,000 on Airbnbs
A Merrimack man discovered thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on his credit card and the bank said he was responsible for it.
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Brian Hoyer ready for his opportunity to lead Patriots
Brian Hoyer is in line to start for the 1-2 Patriots against the Packers, but the veteran backup is approaching it like it's any other week.
Week 4 NFL Picks: Injuries hurting the NFL product right now
After some brief griping about injuries in football, let's hit the Week 4 picks.
Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in a season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
Orioles shut down by Rich Hill in 3-1 loss to Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles were shut down by Rich Hill and three relievers in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Mac Jones doesn't practice on Wednesday
Bill Belichick made it clear that the Patriots are taking Mac Jones' ankle injury "day by day." But that's about all he made clear on Wednesday afternoon.
LeBron James still hates Boston
LeBron James has made it abundantly clear that he does not like Boston. But just in case anyone forgot, he reminded everyone of his disdain for the city at Lakers Media Day on Monday.
Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss, works out for Patriots
Randy Moss' time with the Patriots was relatively brief, but it offered some of the most spectacular wide receiver play the franchise -- and the NFL -- has ever seen. Might a member of the Moss family try to revive the connection with New England?
Patriots-Packers news, notes, and fun facts
The Patriots don't play the Packers very often, so it's always a big deal when the two teams meet. Especially at the famous Lambeau Field.
Eck offers poignant insight as broadcasting career nears end
Dennis Eckersley touched on his personal approach to the job while also explaining in great detail why he's walking away.
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Tewksbury is home to America's first Public Health Museum
The museum helps educate people about public health by using fascinating artifacts.
Norwood's 200-year-old Winsmith Mill now a special shopping center
The Winsmith Mill Shops in Norwood is a 200-year-old building filled with local shops, artists and an underground music venue.
Roxbury's Madhouse Motors breaks barriers with custom motorcycle parts
Madhouse Motors in Roxbury is a home for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
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Alzheimer's drug shows hopeful results in clinical trial
The Alzheimer's Association expressed hope over the results.
Doctor recommends getting flu shot earlier, due to rise in cases
Doctors' offices across the state are being inundated with sick kids, with flu cases popping up earlier than usual.
Adults should be screened for anxiety, task force recommends
The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety.
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes but you may need to drink a lot of it to get that benefit.
Why are you exhausted after a long day's work? Researchers discover a clue
Researchers found that doing mentally challenging tasks for more than six hours triggers a buildup of a particular molecule.
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I-Team: City knew about potential light pole danger as far back as 2017
The most recent bridge inspection from January included photos of the poles and found severe deficiencies in the steel that required repairs.
Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Seaport District
Sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that a woman was hurt Tuesday when a light pole fell on her while she was walking in Boston's Seaport District.
I-Team's Call For Action gets man refund after thieves spend $6,000 on Airbnbs
A Merrimack man discovered thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on his credit card and the bank said he was responsible for it.
19 Massachusetts police officers off the job as result of the new law enforcement certification
The WBZ I-Team has learned 19 police officers are no longer certified to serve in Massachusetts because of a new effort to boost the public's trust in law enforcement.
Reported explosion at Northeastern investigated as possible hoax: I-Team sources
Sources tell WBZ-TV's I-Team that police are now investigating whether there was an explosion at all.
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Keller: Next Massachusetts governor will face electricity cost crisis
Candidates Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey have different approaches to handle state's energy needs.
Keller @ Large: Truth test for TV ads in one of NH's congressional races
Jon Keller digs into the claims made by TV ads in the race between incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican nominee Karoline Leavitt.
Watch the complete Question 1 debate: The "Millionaire's Tax"
Question 1 on the Massachusetts statewide ballot this November deals with the so-called "Millionaire's Tax."
Keller: Should voters care about decline in debates before Election Day?
Election Day is less than two months away and more political candidates in Massachusetts are reluctant to debate.
Keller: DeSantis's Vineyard migrant stunt makes immigration crisis worse
Jon Keller says Florida's governor is exploiting migrants by sending them to the Vineyard to score cheap political points with the uninformed and easily frightened.
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3 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts on closing list
Three Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts are on a "store closings" list on the struggling retailer's website.
Child labor violations reported at New England restaurants
The Labor Department is highlighting child labor law violations it says it found at New England restaurants.
Regal Cinemas owner files for bankruptcy
The company is dealing with billions of dollars in debt and lower-than-expected attendance at screenings.
Some Boston hotels, restaurants, still desperate for workers as business returns
Despite the boom in business, some hotels and restaurants say they still cannot reach pre-pandemic staff levels.
Sam's Club raising membership prices
Add a Sam's Club membership to the list of subscriptions that are getting more expensive.
Offbeat
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Beloved Beverly seal "Shoebert" released back into ocean
"Shoebert" captured the heart of the Beverly community after hanging out at Shoe Pond and later turning himself in.
100-year-old New Hampshire woman awarded honorary diploma
A 100-year-old woman who left high school to care for her brother during the Great Depression has been awarded an honorary diploma in New Hampshire.
Bright lights spotted over Mass. were satellites, not NASA mission
Some people reported seeing strange lights moving through the night sky.
3 New England corn mazes voted among America's best
What better way to spend a beautiful fall day than getting lost in a maze of corn for a few hours?
New England farmer grows pink pumpkins for a cure
A farmer in Maine is selling pink pumpkins for a good cause.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Live Updates: Ian, now a tropical storm, causing "catastrophic" flooding in Florida
Though downgraded, the once-mighty Category 4 hurricane was still battering the state. More than 2.5 million customers have lost power.
Springfield-based Smith & Wesson sued over parade mass shooting
Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack.
Tewksbury is home to America's first Public Health Museum
The museum helps educate people about public health by using fascinating artifacts.
Ian moves across Florida after slamming coast at Category 4
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
Littleton residents outraged by gun shop cluster in old mill
The Littleton mill has become the largest collection of federally licensed gun dealers in the nation.
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Brian Hoyer ready for his opportunity to lead Patriots
Brian Hoyer is in line to start for the 1-2 Patriots against the Packers, but the veteran backup is approaching it like it's any other week.
Week 4 NFL Picks: Injuries hurting the NFL product right now
After some brief griping about injuries in football, let's hit the Week 4 picks.
Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in a season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
Orioles shut down by Rich Hill in 3-1 loss to Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles were shut down by Rich Hill and three relievers in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Mac Jones doesn't practice on Wednesday
Bill Belichick made it clear that the Patriots are taking Mac Jones' ankle injury "day by day." But that's about all he made clear on Wednesday afternoon.