To Do List: Honoring veterans, the start of skating season, winter marketplace
As we approach Veterans Day, many cities and towns across the Commonwealth are coming together to honor the men and women who served our country.
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Burlington Lawn Mowers Dream Team step up for neighbors in need
A group of volunteers in Burlington has mowed 185 lawns for free this year.
To Do List: Shakespeare in Boston, Celebrate Burlington, Quincy dance party
Kick off the month of August this weekend with one of Boston's most beloved traditions - Shakespeare on the Common.
21 gunshots fired outside apartment complex in Burlington
Twenty-one gunshots were fired at an apartment complex in Burlington early Tuesday, according to police.
WBZ News update for June 14
Weather alert; Hospital construction accident; School pride display destroyed; Boston teacher attacked
Burlington middle school pride celebration mocked, decorations destroyed
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Students "destroyed rainbow decorations" at pride event, advocates say
Some students reportedly wore red, white and blue and chanted "my pronouns are USA."
Tyler Falconer resigns from firefighting job amid animal cruelty charges
Falconer was a Burlington firefighter at the time of the incidents.
South Boston dog trainer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Tyler Falconer, a trainer who allegedly starved dogs at his facility in South Boston, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges Wednesday.
Post-COVID, veterans groups are hosting gatherings again
Veterans organizations say it's critical to bring events back to create camaraderie and show appreciation to veterans.
Post-COVID, veterans groups are hosting gatherings again
Veterans organizations say it's critical to bring events back to create camaraderie and show appreciation to veterans.
Wind-driven fires burn in Attleboro, Burlington, Weston
The shocking, scorched damage from wind-fueled flames in Attleboro, Burlington, and Weston, is giving a glimpse of the brush fire season ahead.
Lasell student accused of stealing nearly $1 million in credit card scam free on bail
Ariel Foster, the 19-year-old Lasell University student accused of stealing nearly $1 million in a credit card scam, pleaded not guilty Friday.
WBZ News update for March 10
Weekend weather; MBTA speeds reduced; Credit card scheme at mall; Postal worker robbed; Cape bridge repair money
Police: Lasell student bought Tesla after stealing $547,000 in credit card scam
A 19-year-old Lasell University student is accused of stealing more than half-a-million dollars in a credit card scam and using some of the money to buy a Tesla.
Water bans become more common in Massachusetts as drought worsens
The lack of rain is forcing more communities to impose water bans.
Burlington Police searching for driver who struck officer
Police are searching for a driver who hit a detail officer in Burlington Thursday morning.
Car hits 2 pedestrians in Burlington
A car struck two pedestrians in Burlington Sunday morning, leaving them critically hurt.
Burlington group volunteers to mow lawns for people in need
A Burlington man runs a group of volunteers that mow lawns at no charge.
2 Burlington paving workers seriously hurt when dump truck contacts live wires
Two members of a driveway paving crew were seriously hurt in an electrical accident Tuesday morning in Burlington.
Burlington attempted kidnapping suspect's father turned him in to police
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Tyler Healey arrested in Burlington attempted kidnapping
An arrest has been made in connection with an attempted kidnapping in Burlington.
WBZ News update for May 10
Video of attempted kidnapping; North End restaurant lawsuit; Salem fire burns 5 buildings; Next Weather forecast
Police investigating attempted kidnapping in Burlington
Police said a person called 911 to report seeing what appeared to be a woman being dragged away by a man on Middlesex Turnpike.
No Charges Filed After Parent Runs Into Burlington Daycare While Dropping Off Child
There was no serious damage to the building and no one was hurt.
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3rd annual Army Navy flag football game played in Boston
From boots on the ground to cleats of the field on Saturday the city of Boston hosted the 3rd annual Army Navy Flag Football Game.
Workers save jet skier from drowning at Lake Winnipesaukee in N.H.
Ten workers clearing tree limbs saved someone from drowning in Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday.
East Boston stores robbed multiple times by teenagers
Two stores in East Boston with the same owner have been robbed multiple times this year.
Police investigating person stabbed in parking lot at Kowloon Restaurant
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant Saturday evening.
Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Police investigating person stabbed in parking lot at Kowloon Restaurant
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant Saturday evening.
Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
Workers save jet skier from drowning at Lake Winnipesaukee in N.H.
Ten workers clearing tree limbs saved someone from drowning in Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday.
East Boston stores robbed multiple times by teenagers
Two stores in East Boston with the same owner have been robbed multiple times this year.
Nurse struck by lightning at Dorchester beach released from Spaulding Rehab
A nurse who was struck by lightning while walking her dog is now going home from rehab.
Health News
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
I-Team
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
New England Living
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Sports
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3rd annual Army Navy flag football game played in Boston
From boots on the ground to cleats of the field on Saturday the city of Boston hosted the 3rd annual Army Navy Flag Football Game.
Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Super Bowl TV schedule
Whether you're watching for the first time or want to relive the action, all the MIAA Super Bowl games are airing Saturday on TV38.
With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points before he was ejected for arguing near the end of the third quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday night.
Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
Offbeat
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.