Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
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Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
'May The Fourth' Signs Celebrate 'Star Wars' On Massachusetts Highways
MassDOT is once again "using The Force" to share some fun messages with commuters.
'Lost Puppy' Taken Home By Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote
The Cape Wildlife Center helped out a family who brought home a coyote pup by mistake.
Bentley University Now Accepts Cryptocurrency For Tuition Payments
Bentley University will now accept cryptocurrency for tuition payments.
'Energy Is Alive' As New England Rodeo Prepares To Kick Off 2022 Season
The New England Rodeo could be considered as the best kept secret in the area.
Massachusetts Ranked 'Best State For Working Moms' In New Report
A new survey ranks the best states for working moms - and Massachusetts took the top spot.
Woods Hole Robot Living With Penguin Colony In Antarctica
A tiny robot is living with penguins in Antarctica, and it's sending critical information back to local researchers on Cape Cod.
Yorkie Stolen 11 Years Ago In Boston Found In Stoughton, Reunited With Owner
It was a reunion more than a decade in the making.
VIDEO: Lawn Chair Flies Out Of Pickup Truck, Cracks Vermont State Police Cruiser Windshield
Police said it's lucky that no one was hurt.
MIT Plan To Tackle Lyme Disease Would Release Thousands Of Genetically Modified Mice On Nantucket
There's a plan to tackle Lyme disease, and it involves releasing thousands of genetically modified mice on Nantucket.
Trophy Oars From 1852 Harvard-Yale Regatta Could Go For $5 Million At Upcoming Auction
A pair of oars from the first college sports competition could be worth $5 million.
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7 arrested at Revere Beach with increased patrols
At least seven people were arrested at Revere Beach, where there were extra police officers following a brawl last weekend.
Woman killed, 2 others injured after car reverses into Byfield farm stand
One woman was killed and two others were seriously injured after a car crashed into the checkout section of a family-owned farm stand.
Heat Emergency declared in Boston, cooling centers and splash pads open
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Sununu vetoes bill prohibiting school mask mandates
Gov. Sununu has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited New Hampshire schools from implementing face mask mandates.
Suspect arrested after shooting involving family in Wells, Maine
A suspect has been arrested after a shooting involving a family in Wells.
Fake bomb threat called into Hyannis restaurant, suspect arrested
A man called Fogo Brazilian Barbeque to say that a travel bag he left there would explode if anyone touched it.
4-year-old allegedly assaulted at MBTA Park Street station, man arrested
A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old child at the MBTA Park Street station stop.
2 firefighters injured while putting out blaze in Brockton, 11 displaced
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella outbreak
Certain Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
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7 arrested at Revere Beach with increased patrols
At least seven people were arrested at Revere Beach, where there were extra police officers following a brawl last weekend.
Woman killed, 2 others injured after car reverses into Byfield farm stand
One woman was killed and two others were seriously injured after a car crashed into the checkout section of a family-owned farm stand.
Heat Emergency declared in Boston, cooling centers and splash pads open
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Sununu vetoes bill prohibiting school mask mandates
Gov. Sununu has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited New Hampshire schools from implementing face mask mandates.
Suspect arrested after shooting involving family in Wells, Maine
A suspect has been arrested after a shooting involving a family in Wells.
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COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Massachusetts reports 3,938 new COVID cases, positivity rate over 9.5%
It's the highest positivity rate since it was over 10% on January 25.
Mental Health is Health: A roundtable discussion
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
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BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
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Jayson Tatum vows to be better after rough Game 3 showing
Jayson Tatum had a rough night in Game 3 against the Heat, and promises to be better in Monday night's Game 4.
Celtics lose ugly in Game 3, Heat take 2-1 series lead in East Finals
Not a lot went right for the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and most of it was their own doing.
Revolution beat FC Cincinnati 3-2
The Revolution are unbeaten in their last four league matches.
Marcus Smart dramatically reenters Game 3 for Celtics
Marcus Smart knows how to make things dramatic.
Red Sox rally past Mariners for 6-5 win on Saturday
Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Red Sox beat the Mariners 6-5 on Saturday.
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.