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People in Ecuador swear by the health benefits of an herbal tea they've been drinking for centuries. Two friends from Ecuador are hoping to bring that drink to Boston and beyond.
A small local pie bakery actually grew its business during the pandemic.
The Tyngsboro Dunstable Historical Society's little red school house shows kids things were not easy back then.
Kate Merrill and Liam Martin visit the Boston Polo Club, where they are teaching the Game of Kings to a whole new audience.
Kai Grant and her husband founded Black Market, a group focused on re-invigorating the community in Nubian Square in Boston.
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.
Members of the fire house where Robert "Bobby" Kilduff worked remembered him as a hero following his death.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Veteran Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. died Saturday night after falling from the third floor of a Dorchester home while battling a large fire.
Members of the fire house where Robert "Bobby" Kilduff worked remembered him as a hero following his death.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
Tens of thousands of American flags are on display on the Boston Common as part of the annual Memorial Day tradition.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to UMass president Marty Meehan.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.