Billerica Police Investigating After SUV Ends Up In Shawsheen River
The driver was able to get himself to safety when first responders arrived.
Billerica
Billerica 'Tomato Man' Found Dead After House Fire
A 78-year-old Billerica man was found dead in his home after a fire broke out there Monday night.
Extreme Cold Creates Challenges For Billerica Firefighters
Crews were not only dealing with the extreme cold, but they were also having a hard time finding buried fire hydrants.
Tractor-Trailer Gets Stuck Under Low Clearance Bridge In Billerica
The truck did not make the Mt. Pleasant Street bridge's low clearance causing the roof of the truck to be ripped open.
Billerica Residents Warned Of Increased Coyote Sightings
Authorities in Billerica are urging residents to be on the lookout for coyotes after a spate of sightings over the last several days.
Billerica Police: Man Attacked Ex-Girlfriend With Crucifix
Police arrested a man early Wednesday morning suspected of attacking an ex-girlfriend with a wooden crucifix in Billerica.
Trooper In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Car
Authorities say a 33-year veteran of Massachusetts State Police was struck by a car during a traffic stop and suffered serious injuries.
Inspired By Movie, Family Hopes 3 Billboards Solve Cold Case
Inspired by the movie "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" the family decided to put Amy Sher's story front and center.
Billerica Sends Snow Day Make-Up Survey To Parents
School leaders sent a survey home to find out whether parents and teachers preferred to make up time in April or the end of June.
Almost 26 Inches Of Snow Slams Billerica, But Some Say It Could Be Worse
When compared to the power outages the town suffered from last week's nor'easter, the large snow totals were bearable.
Billerica Police Post Extra Officers At Shawsheen Tech After Threat
Billerica Police had extra officers at Shawsheen Tech Monday morning after a social media post described a threat to the school.
Billerica Students Targeted By Snapchat User Seeking Inappropriate Photos
Billerica officials are warning the community about someone who is attempting to receive inappropriate photos of young high school girls over Snapchat, and threatening students when they refuse.
Dangerously Overweight Pig Rescued From Owner Now Slimming Down
Maybelle has dropped about 20 pounds in the last few months.
Body Found In Billerica Being Investigated As Suspicious Death
The Middlesex District Attorney's office said the death of a man whose body was found early Wednesday morning is being investigated as suspicious.
Child Injured By Aerosol Can Explosion
A 12-year child suffered burns to his face and legs after a can of bug spray exploded in a fire.
Acid Spills Onto A Billerica Parking Lot
A drum with sulfuric acid inside a tractor trailer had a leak Thursday afternoon in Billerica.
Billerica Police: Man Shot In His Driveway After Attempted Armed Robbery
The victim said he had just come home from work when a masked gunman met him in his driveway demanding money.
Maybelle The Dangerously Overweight Pig Slowly Losing Weight
Maybelle the pot-bellied pig is finally starting to lose some weight.
Black Bear Strolls Through Billerica Neighborhood
Billerica residents had an unwelcome visitor in their neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Pig Overfed, Owner Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
Maybelle the potbellied pig came to the Animal Rescue League of Boston weighing 196 pounds, almost double what she should weigh.
Fifth Person Dies From Billerica Crash
A fifth person has died from the crash at the Lynnway Auto Auction in Billerica.
Billerica Crash Driver Speaks Out
The driver of the Jeep that crashed and killed three people in Billerica Thursday is expressing his grief.
Victims Of Fatal Billerica Auto Auction Crash Identified
Three people were killed and nine others were injured when a Jeep sped through the crowded building on Wednesday morning.
Community College Holds Exercise That 'Eerily' Resembled Billerica Incident
A community college in Framingham held a disaster drill Thursday that looked a lot like the real incident that happened Wednesday in Billerica.
Safety Questions Raised After Fatal Auto Auction Crash In Billerica
Three people were killed and nine others were seriously hurt when a Jeep Grand Cherokee sped through a crowded auto auction in Billerica.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Truck driver found not guilty in N.H. motorcycle crash that left 7 dead
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy was found not guilty of negligent homicide and manslaughter charges in the 2019 crash.
Keller: FBI search likely means Trump running for president again
Jon says the search at Trump's Florida home and uproar over it likely cements his decision to run for president again.
Heat wave to finally end as storms come before dramatic temperature drop
It's the final day of the heat wave! We'll get storms Tuesday afternoon and then a dramatic drop in temperatures tomorrow.
Overhead sign falls on Worcester highway
A "damaged overhead sign" blocked part of I-190 on Tuesday morning.
45-year-old man stabbed to death in Everett
A 45-year-old man was stabbed and killed near the Keverian School in Everett Monday night.
Dartmouth College graduate dies after returning for class of 2020 commencement
A Dartmouth College graduate died Sunday, just one day after attending the Class of 2020 commencement celebration.
Original Dunkin' giving away free coffee for a year to 100 customers
The original Dunkin' in Quincy is having its grand reopening.
Ashland 11-year-old makes bracelets to raise funds, awareness for cancer research
Lina Kostic isn't even a teenager yet, but her knowledge and empathy are way beyond her years.
Uma Pemmaraju, former WBZ-TV anchor and reporter, dies
Pemmaraju worked at WBZ-TV from 1992 to 1996.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Truck driver found not guilty in N.H. motorcycle crash that left 7 dead
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy was found not guilty of negligent homicide and manslaughter charges in the 2019 crash.
Keller: FBI search likely means Trump running for president again
Jon says the search at Trump's Florida home and uproar over it likely cements his decision to run for president again.
Heat wave to finally end as storms come before dramatic temperature drop
It's the final day of the heat wave! We'll get storms Tuesday afternoon and then a dramatic drop in temperatures tomorrow.
Overhead sign falls on Worcester highway
A "damaged overhead sign" blocked part of I-190 on Tuesday morning.
45-year-old man stabbed to death in Everett
A 45-year-old man was stabbed and killed near the Keverian School in Everett Monday night.
Health
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Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
The only Lyme vaccine previously marketed in the US was discontinued in 2002.
2 common viruses could trigger Alzheimer's disease, researchers say
The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles may help re-awaken the herpes virus and could trigger the onset of Alzheimer's.
BU study: Full in-person college classes safe without social distancing
It suggests that colleges may be able to safely have full in-person learning as long as there are mitigation strategies.
Local doctors call for increases in monkeypox testing, vaccinations
As monkeypox cases continue to climb, local doctors are calling for increased testing and vaccination efforts.
Massachusetts reports 9,646 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.97%, which is down from the last report by 0.12%.
I-Team
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I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
I-Team: Activists say "predatory lenders" getting government support
Beneficiaries say a non-profit, that is now collecting taxpayer money, trapped them with predatory loans.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Chaim Bloom discusses Chris Sale's bike accident, broken wrist
Chris Sale broke his wrist after being thrown from his bike over the weekend, ending his 2022 season. Chaim Bloom discussed the latest injury, and what it means for Sale's future.
Jackie Bradley Jr. signs with Blue Jays
Less than a week after being released by the Red Sox, Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining one of Boston's rivals in the AL East.
David Krejci back with Bruins to win another Stanley Cup
David Krejci's return to the Bruins was announced Monday, but his decision to return to the NHL and Boston was made much earlier this summer.
Andrews, Barmore fight at Pats practice
The Patriots have officially reached the point of the summer where they're sick of hitting the same people every day.
Scarnecchia says it's too soon to panic about Pats' offense
Dante Scarnecchia, who's been through a few training camps himself, says it's not yet time to sound any alarms.
Offbeat
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PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.
Bourne mom had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labor
A woman went to the hospital with stomach pains. She found out she was 41 weeks pregnant and about to deliver a baby!