Gov. Patrick Signs Day After Christmas Liquor Bill
Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill that would allow package stores in Massachusetts to open their doors on the day after Christmas.
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Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill that would allow package stores in Massachusetts to open their doors on the day after Christmas.
A day after beating the Montreal Canadiens, members of the Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins visited several area hospitals on Tuesday to deliver toys.
Toys for Tots of Greater Boston made an eleventh-hour appeal for more toys last week, and people stepped up - but it still looks like there will be a shortfall.
Trust me on this, the boss is looking to see who handles the office party with dignity and grace, and who makes a jerk of themselves.
A big holiday party was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Sunday to benefit homeless children.
Partly sunny skies this morning will give way to increasing cloudiness as the front pushes through this afternoon. This front may even trigger a brief rain or snow shower...but there is plenty of dry air in the low levels to keep today mostly dry. Highs will climb into the upper 30's and lwr 40's by midday before falling this afternoon behind the front.
Here are four family-friendly holiday light displays and activities worthy of the drive.
We're getting some mixed messages on how much people are willing to spend this holiday season.
The Salvation Army says it's been a struggle to raise money this holiday season.
If you are beginning to think that Christmas is not going to happen at your house, you are not alone!
At the WBZ Water Cooler: If you don't have yours yet, you better get on it.
A father is devastated after a Christmas display dedicated to his son was vandalized.
They had gathered at the Statehouse, hoping to sing "O Christmas Tree" over Governor Lincoln Chafee's speech.
All of these locations are some of the best places to see Santa Claus. They also include other family-friendly activities so you can make a day of it!
Lights. Music. Holidays! Hit a couple of these holiday favorites each week to really get in the spirit.
You light up my life... but not a "Holiday Tree".
Boston is full of annual holiday events, here a few your family shouldn't miss.
The merchants are pushing hard and early to get us in a buying mood.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
Christmas is coming early to Downtown Crossing in Boston.
Every year Travel and Leisure magazine runs an online survey ranking 35 American cities in a variety of categories in the opinion of residents of those cities and visitors, and this year's results are in.
A Suffolk Superior Court jury convicted a man of first-degree murder Tuesday in the shocking killing of a store clerk in Jamaica Plain.
People and businesses from all over the South Shore are coming together to help Scituate residents affected by the Christmas weekend storm.
A wave of vandalism hit a section of Wayland this past weekend.
Hundreds of meals were served on Christmas Day at St. Francis House in Boston.
A significant amount of plowable snow fell in Massachusetts on Saturday as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.
Hundreds of flights were delayed and dozens canceled at Logan Airport in Boston on Saturday after Massachusetts was left with a blanket of snow overnight.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Hundreds of flights were delayed and dozens canceled at Logan Airport in Boston on Saturday after Massachusetts was left with a blanket of snow overnight.
A significant amount of plowable snow fell in Massachusetts on Saturday as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
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.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.