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 pilot was the only person on board at the time and was treated for minor injuries.
First responders and community members lined the streets and highway overpasses for the dignified transfer of Trooper Kevin Trainor.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
First responders and community members lined the streets and highway overpasses for the dignified transfer of Trooper Kevin Trainor.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
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.
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.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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.
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.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
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.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
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.