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In the last 7 days, the area of "extreme drought" dropped from 38% to just under 9%.
Municipalities will also be able to request PPE from the state for free distribution.
The tool is intended to help people communicate when their cell service isn't working
Two hikers pleaded guilty to reckless conduct charges after an elaborate rescue mission in New Hampshire over the summer.
There was a bit of a rocky start to the first day of school as two buses collided before starting their routes.
For the first time since before the COVID pandemic, masks won't be required in Boston Public Schools Thursday for the first day of classes.
The Commonwealth and the BPS agreed to a list of improvements in order to avoid a state takeover of the schools.
The owners of the Middle East plan to demolish the iconic landmark for a six-story hotel, restaurant, and retail space.
The substances are unlabeled, with some being liquid and others being powder.
Communities of color want to make sure they're included in the plan to make Boston more bike-friendly.
Cut to Fit Barber Shop hosted a free "Fades and Braids" event for local kids.
The commute is a bit more challenging for students Thursday as they return for the first day of school amid the Orange Line shutdown.
You know who won and lost Tuesday's Massachusetts primary races. But what about some of the night's hidden winners and losers?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
A father of two is lucky to be alive after being struck by a car while riding his motorcycle.
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
A manatee has been spotted on Cape Cod for the first time since 2016. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Beverly residents are proud of the ranking, but some are concerned about what this will mean for their community. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
A manatee has been spotted on Cape Cod for the first time since 2016.
Tyler Brown, accused in the shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, was reportedly released from a psychiatric hospital days earlier.
Middlesex DA Marian Ryan is cautiously optimistic the two men wounded in the shooting in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Monday will make a full recovery.
A retired Massachusetts judge says the sentence given to Tyler Brown after a 2020 shootout with Boston Police was not a failure of the justice system, despite renewed scrutiny.
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins is "devastated" following a shooting in Cambridge that she says could have been prevented.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed last week by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield, was honored Tuesday with a wake in Peabody.
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.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
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 Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
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.
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, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
Gillette Stadium looks different already, with 2026 FIFA World Cup matches coming to Foxboro, Massachusetts in June
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.
