Norton farm rescues two blind horses from slaughter
The horses were on a truck to cross into Mexico when a stranger asked Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue in Norton for help. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
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The horses were on a truck to cross into Mexico when a stranger asked Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue in Norton for help. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The animals are now living at the MSPCA's Nevins Farm. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A Massachusetts state trooper came to the rescue of an injured owl on the side of the road on Easter morning.
A Massachusetts state trooper came to the rescue of an injured owl on the side of the road on Easter morning.
Twenty-seven golden retrievers were rescued from a home in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, where police said they were living in "horrendous" conditions.
Twenty-seven golden retrievers were rescued from a home in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, where police said they were living in "horrendous" conditions.
A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a puppy found wandering on the ramp to 93 in Boston.
A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a puppy found wandering on the ramp to 93 in Boston.
A cat found in a Boston parking lot with severe burns is now being treated by the MSPCA, which is looking to reunite him with his family.
A cat found in a Boston parking lot with severe burns is now being treated by the MSPCA, which is looking to reunite him with his family.
A Littleton police officer rescued an owl that was trapped in a soccer net.
A Littleton police officer rescued an owl that was trapped in a soccer net.
The fire department in Whitman came to the rescue of a horse Sunday morning after the animal was unable to get back on her feet.
A dog walker was rushed to the hospital Friday afternoon after saving a dog that fell through the ice in Concord.
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An observant plow driver helped save the life of an injured hawk during Sunday's snow storm.
A Chihuahua rescued by the MSPCA after getting hit by a car is now looking for a forever home in the new year.
A new report says animal shelters across the country are overcrowded with pets and a local shelter said they're seeing a steady number of animals come through the doors.
Sergeant Gary Ruef and his son, Trooper Ryan Ruef, were off duty when they found the hawk in the road in Stockbridge.
The hawk is expected to make a full recovery and will be released in the spring.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is joining in on the Taylor Swift Challenge, asking Swifties to pitch in and help a seriously injured cat in their care.
A former stray emaciated dog, Dobby, is ready to find his fur-ever home.
The National Marine Life Center in Bourne has welcomed a new patient, Cuyahoga the female harbor seal.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston visited with three dogs that are ready to be adopted.
An animal rescue in Chelmsford said the fox they're treating is continuing to recover after he lost a leg to an illegal animal trap in Arlington.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.