New Sam Adams beer is illegal in 15 states
Sam Adams has a new "Utopia" beer with a 30% ABV. It's illegal in 15 states, including New Hampshire.
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Sam Adams has a new "Utopia" beer with a 30% ABV. It's illegal in 15 states, including New Hampshire.
The new law allows communities to create "social districts" where people can drink alcohol outdoors sold by a licensee.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
State lawmakers approved a new law allowing cities and towns to regulate the permits how they see fit. Mayor Michelle Wu said this could help the local restaurant industry.
According to Reuters, the alcohol industry has spent millions of dollars lobbying Congress, and now the U.S. government is expected to revise its guidelines as early as this month, moving away from recommending that consumers limit their alcohol intake.
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants more bars and breweries to have the option of offering self-serve beer and wine.
A New Hampshire lawmaker is proposing a law that would allow more bars and breweries to offer self-serve alcohol options for diners. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
According to the Boston Globe, many Bay Staters are turning to cannabis instead, with some dispensaries even offering THC-infused seltzers and beverages to fill the void. But experts say replacing alcohol with cannabis isn’t necessarily better.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Experts are issuing a warning about children and the use of non-alcoholic spirits and beverages that look like the "real thing."
It's a foreign concept, but Happy Hour could be making a return to Massachusetts.
It's a foreign concept, but Happy Hour could be making a return to Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a “brewstillery.” Sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
A lot of us have abstained from alcohol for the past 31 days for Dry January but what comes next depends on the person.
While some opt to take a longer break from booze after Dry January, others are ready to return to drinking alcohol. Here's what experts say to keep in mind, whether you want to stay sober or not.
The town of Plymouth is holding a special election Saturday for residents to vote on a ban of miniature alcohol bottles.
Plymouth is having a special election this month on one issue – whether or not to ban the sale of mini liquor bottles
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Liquor stores and bars across Massachusetts are getting busted for selling alcohol to minors.
Liquor stores and bars across Massachusetts are getting busted for selling alcohol to minors.
"Velo", created by Boston mother-daughter duo Colleen and Riley Eyges, is a new kind of vodka focusing on a smooth taste and femininity.
The longtime partner and children of fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff said that his "favorite job was being a dad."
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday, as the landmark prepares to make a short move.
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic.
People in Worcester, Massachusetts are still on the lookout for a black bear roaming around the city.
Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday.
The longtime partner and children of fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff said that his "favorite job was being a dad."
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday.
People in Worcester are still on the lookout for a black bear roaming around the city.
Some Massachusetts law enforcement officers severely injured in the line of duty are fighting lawmakers for full pay.
The Saturday weather forecast is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in parts of Massachusetts.
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."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
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.
Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
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.