Teen Claims He Was Distracted By Homework, Not Texting Before Fatal 2011 Crash
The teen accused of texting while driving before causing a car accident that claimed the life of a New Hampshire father took the stand in his defense on Tuesday.
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The teen accused of texting while driving before causing a car accident that claimed the life of a New Hampshire father took the stand in his defense on Tuesday.
One teenage girl was killed while another was wounded in a double shooting outside a home in Cambridge Sunday night.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and the city's Public Health Commission are launching a series of free summer fitness programs, as part of the Boston Moves for Health initiative.
Lawyers for the man once known as Clark Rockefeller appeared before a Massachusetts court Friday to appeal his 2009 conviction in the kidnapping of his 7-year-old daughter.
Several dozen Romney supporters, many with signs reading "Obama isn't working," stood behind metal barricades on the sidewalk and kept up a noisy protest while David Axelrod spoke.
With Memorial Day behind us, the summer driving season is here and it could be a dangerous time for young people who drink too much and stay out too late.
Student-athletes from across the Merrimack Valley gathered Wednesday at the Lawrence High School football field, the site of the 14th annual Special Olympics Games for that region.
Police in Lawrence are searching for a suspect who's been preying on people at a cemetery.
The turnaround plan, expected to take five to seven years, includes more instruction time, expanding arts and intramural sports programs and an overhaul of programs for students not proficient in English.
Violence broke out in Mattapan around midnight Monday morning as at least five people were shot at a party on Orlando Street.
A plaque was dedicated to a Boston police officer killed in the line of duty 50 years ago.
People of Beacon Hill were out early with their dogs on Boston Common Friday morning enjoying a pilot program that allows dogs to run around without a leash.
After 35 years, a beloved band director at Beverly High School conducts his final concert there.
An Everett crossing guard was killed in a tragic accident Wednesday. Carl Stevens talked to a Brighton crossing guard about the dangers of the job.
Boston City Council held a moment of silence for Donna Summer.
Many people were spending something called "bounty bucks" at the Farmer's Market in Boston on Wednesday.
Boston launched a new pilot program on Wednesday that will allow local day-boat fishermen to sell their catches at city Farmers' Markets.
Boston ranked No. 3 on the list of best cities in which to live for college graduates, according to Career Builder and Apartments.com.
Bottled water could be banned statewide as soon as next year.
A federal judge has turned down a request from the twin sister of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend to lift a lien on her South Boston home, saying the house could be used to pay court-ordered fines.
One smart student at Madison Park High School in Boston is driving home today in style.
For three decades, he's answered the call on the streets of Boston. Now, Mike Vojak is retiring in June after 30 years as a Boston EMT.
The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it's a guilty pleasure that may do harm.
The Boston Celtics in the playoffs are in a battle against a younger team, the Philadelphia 76ers. What should they eat to survive and thrive in the playoffs?
A Framingham man has been accused of choking a 6-year-old boy in his care and pouring hot sauce into his mouth.
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts 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.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A Newton woman's designs are being sold in the Patriots Pro Shop.
A monster winter storm will clash with Arctic air, with major implications for the weather forecast in Massachusetts.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to ban smoking on the sandy stretches of Hampton Beach.
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.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
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 program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
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.