Brookline Styrofoam & Plastic Bag Ban Going Into Effect On Sunday
Brookline's ban on plastic shopping bags and styrofoam is set to begin on Sunday, but those charged with enforcing the law say they plan to phase the change in gradually.
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Brookline's ban on plastic shopping bags and styrofoam is set to begin on Sunday, but those charged with enforcing the law say they plan to phase the change in gradually.
The Waterville Valley Resort is working on expanding, with more than 60 acres of new terrain planned for skiers and riders and a new tubing park.
It's Small Business Saturday, and Gov. Maggie Hassan is encouraging New Hampshire residents to shop at local stores this holiday season.
State officials are urging residents to buy locally-grown Christmas trees this season.
What are your secrets for surviving Black Friday?
Edgar Dworsky of Consumer World.org says you really need to do your homework before heading out the door to compete with the crowd of shoppers looking for deals.
This holiday shopping season may turn some traditional wisdom on its ear. For one thing, you may be able to find the best deals by actually going to the store rather than shopping online.
Sales of single-family homes in Massachusetts surged by double-digits last month when compared to October of last year according to two organizations that track the real estate market.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate stood at 7.2 percent in October, up slightly from the previous month, while the state added more than 9,000 jobs, according to the state Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
Federal regulators say rules banning the use of cell phones in airplanes are outdated, and it's time to change them. The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission says the agency will will take up a plan to allow greater in-flight access to cell phones and mobile broadband at a meeting next month. Chairman Tom Wheeler, a former lobbyist for the cell phone industry, says modern technology can deliver mobile services in the air safely and reliably.
Kia is recalling nearly 80,000 minivans in the U.S. because a suspension part can break and cause drivers to lose control of the vehicles.
The Hubway, the Boston area's public bike share program, will expand their season throughout winter at almost all Cambridge-based stations.
Did you know more than 1,000 former Massachusetts Turnpike workers and retirees are allowed to ride through tolls for free?
Retailers continue to push the envelope when it comes to opening up on Thanksgiving Day.
Craft beer makers are planning to head to Beacon Hill to oppose a law they say is choking off job growth in the industry.
There's a potential nor'easter in the Boston area weather forecast for this weekend.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
A Dorchester man says he is being charged with a crime after he says he defended a woman on an MBTA bus who was being harassed by a man with a knife.
The Powder Point Bridge is beloved in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The cost to replace it ranges from $20 million to $172 million.
Residents and crews in coastal areas of Massachusetts are preparing early as a potential nor'easter threatens to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible damage.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
