Yellowjackets sting about 40 students in Ashland on first day of school
Yellowjackets stung dozens of students on the first day of school in Ashland, Massachusetts Wednesday, the superintendent said.
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Yellowjackets stung dozens of students on the first day of school in Ashland, Massachusetts Wednesday, the superintendent said.
It happened Wednesday on the first day of classes at David Mindess Elementary School. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Colony Collapse Disorder, the unexplained mass death of honeybees worldwide, was a serious issue. But it faded from the headlines.
Colony Collapse Disorder is when the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear. It was first reported in 2006. But is it still happening? WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A swarm of bees forced a nearly two-hour disruption of a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. as billionaires Larry Ellison and Bill Gates looked on.
The movement has residents volunteering to stop mowing their lawn and let pollinators thrive.
The movement has residents volunteering to stop mowing their lawn and let biodiversity bloom, and pollinators thrive. WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski reports.
The Best Bee Company is helping Boston become home to even more bees.
More than a million bees were left on a hot UPS truck for weeks. By the time a beekeeper was called, most of them were dead.
They're critical to pollinating everything from blueberries to apples in New England.
Some researchers believe that honeybees can add and subtract if trained to do so.
Bees are crucial to our well-being, and at one local high school, hands-on beekeeping is an important part of the science curriculum.
From bees to bunnies and coyotes, Jon says the critters have the upper hand and there is little we can do about it.
Two people were hospitalized Thursday morning when thousands of aggravated bees swarmed them at a New Hampshire home.
On Monday, Market Square filled with tens of thousands of bees, and some were still there on Wednesday.
Several people were hurt or stung after a car full of bees crashed in the Berkshires.
Two North Shore women are recovering after they were attacked by a swarm of bees and stung dozens of times while out on a hike.
A group called Environment Massachusetts is trying to increase public awareness about the plight of the bee.
Some Massachusetts beekeepers are buzzing mad, charging that the state is not doing enough to limit pesticides that can kill bees.
The students are hoping to use this research on bees to look for other diseases that can be detected on a person's breath like tuberculosis and cancer.
A spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees created a buzz.
Spraying designed to decrease the mosquito population is also wiping out bees.
Honeybees are a critical part of our food supply, but they're disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Alex Lu of Harvard, though, believes he's solved the mystery.
Urban beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby in the Boston area.
This week on Gardening With Gutner, Todd traveled to Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, MA, where he met with bee keeper Andrew Reseska.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for cash payers and out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
The forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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.
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 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
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.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.