It Happens Here: Franklin The Home Of The First Public Library In America
The town of Franklin wanted Ben Franklin to give them a bell for their steeple. Instead, he gave them books, which led to the first pubic library in America.
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The town of Franklin wanted Ben Franklin to give them a bell for their steeple. Instead, he gave them books, which led to the first pubic library in America.
Kobo the blue whale, which is the biggest whale species on the planet, can be found at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
A non-profit in Bourne has made it their mission to save sea creatures that end up stranded on beaches and get them back into the water.
A lot of people have been looking for outdoor adventures or maybe turning to animals for comfort during the pandemic. There's a place in Sherborn that offers both.
The Lexington non-profit Waypoint Adventure helps people with disabilities experience outdoor adventures like kayaking and hiking.
There's a store in Westboro that has hundreds of pieces of movie memorabilia that you can own.
Justin Cherman and his wife started "Thank You Popcorn" in 2017, and after COVID put Justin out of work, it became his full-time job.
Down at the Charlestown Marina, you'll find a *floating* bed and breakfast. Two of them, in fact.
When school gets out, Westford becomes a real summer hot spot, and the real draw is the ice cream at Kimball Farm.
A group of people in Hull are maintaining a very special part of Paragon Park for generations to come.
The options are seemingly endless inside the retail shop at Hilliard's Chocolates.
The kids at the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan learn about birds, trees, bees, weeds and just about everything having to do with nature.
Twelve employees run the 200-year-old machines in the nail room, producing about 1.2 million pounds of nails a year,
Getting into the radio business is not easy and one Hyde Park woman decided if she couldn't get into a station, she would start one of her own.
The Fairbanks House on East Street in Dedham has stood largely unchanged since it was built in 1637.
Tucked in the woods of the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton is TreeTop Adventures, a high ropes obstacle course.
A former oyster farmer in Kingston is mixing fishing and fashion with the Oyster Bag.
Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge has a not-so-hidden treasure in Washington Tower.
A father-daughter startup in Roslindale is trying to make a difference by selling t-shirts to raise money for several causes.
A factory in Somerville is making more than 100 kinds of pasta, with traditions dating back generations.
Sharon Curry first came to the Red Cross Boston Food Pantry in need of food for her kids. Now, she is the pantry's floor director.
Five Brockton residents want to be the catalyst for change and they plan to do that with the city's first craft brewery.
New England Base Camp, a hidden gem in the Blue Hills, is now open to the public.
An old factory on the South Shore has been reborn as a haven for artists.
Black Feather Horse Rescue is a farm in Plymouth where neglected animals are getting a second chance.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
Maxim Naumov, a Massachusetts figure skater whose parents were killed one year ago in a Washington, D.C. plane crash just under one year ago, is headed to the 2026 Olympics.
Dan Roche thought Alex Bregman loved playing for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, he feels duped and disappointed.
Alex Bregman has left the Boston Red Sox. He's reportedly agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
The New England Patriots and LA Chargers have a 2026 playoff showdown on tap tonight. The teams close out a weekend full of NFL football with a primetime game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Fans arrived early at Gillette Stadium, ready for playoff football for the first time in years.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Dan Roche thought Alex Bregman loved playing for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, he feels duped and disappointed.
One man has been arrested and another is in the hospital after a fight at TD Garden during a Boston Bruins game on Saturday, Boston Police said.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
Maxim Naumov, a Massachusetts figure skater whose parents were killed one year ago in a Washington, D.C. plane crash just under one year ago, is headed to the 2026 Olympics.
Dan Roche thought Alex Bregman loved playing for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, he feels duped and disappointed.
Alex Bregman has left the Boston Red Sox. He's reportedly agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
The New England Patriots and LA Chargers have a 2026 playoff showdown on tap tonight. The teams close out a weekend full of NFL football with a primetime game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.