A Massachusetts woman wanted to make people laugh - so she wrote her own obituary

Linda Murphy has become a posthumous viral sensation for a tongue-in-cheek self-obituary that has been published in Massachusetts and around the nation.

• Oct 2, 2025

A woman's self-written obituary goes viral after she dies of ALS

Linda Murphy, who died of ALS, wrote her own obituary, and it left people laughing. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.

• Sep 30, 2025

Man accused of carjacking woman at Mass. Dairy Queen drive-thru

A man was arrested after allegedly carjacking a 55-year-old woman's vehicle in a Dairy Queen drive-thru in West Boylston on Sunday.

• Jul 7, 2025

Popular botanic garden calls federal grant cut "devastating"

The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston says a $250,000 grant has been canceled.

• Apr 23, 2025

Man shot by police in Boylston has been identified

The man fatally shot by police in Boylston has been identified as Patrick Sargent, 25, of Boylston.

• Mar 14, 2025

Man shot and killed by Boylston police has been identified

The man fatally shot by police in Boylston earlier in March has been identified.

• Mar 14, 2025

Worcester DA investigates fatal shooting involving police in Boylston

The Worcester District Attorney confirms they are investigating a fatal shooting that involved police officers in the town of Boylston Wednesday morning.

• Mar 5, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Apple Country Fair, Fairy Fest, Magtoberfest

It's the perfect time for fall festivals, so get outdoors and enjoy some in Massachusetts this weekend!

• Oct 11, 2024

New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill in Boylston named best in U.S.

The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston has been named the Best Botanical Garden in the U.S.

• Jul 24, 2023