Summer drought leaves Christmas tree tradition in danger
A hot, dry summer killed thousands of Christmas trees in Massachusetts
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A hot, dry summer killed thousands of Christmas trees in Massachusetts
As you get ready to do some holiday shopping, the group World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) just unveiled its annual 10 Worst Toys list for this upcoming holiday season.
There's a new challenger to "Elf on the Shelf" - "Ranch on a Branch."
Saint Nick has started showing up at Massachusetts and New Hampshire malls - or will be there shortly - for family photos, all the way until Christmas Eve.
CBS has released its end-of-the-year schedule for festive specials and original holiday movies that the whole family can enjoy.
The Edaville festival will feature "classic Christmas lights, rides, food and more."
At the Natick Mall Wednesday night, the crowds came - eager to get their hands on their last-minute must-haves.
'Christmas Takes Flight' features a holiday battle of wills between pilot Jenny Beckett and Matt Hansen, a number-crunching CEO who purchases Jenny's family-owned, regional airline.
CBS presents the 23rd Annual A Home For The Holidays At The Grove , featuring uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raising awareness of this important social issue.
Here's where you can go in New England to really get in the holiday spirit.
Chick-fil-A customers looking for their fix over Christmas weekend this year will be disappointed.
These gag gifts from Uncommon Goods, Amazon and more will make Mom and Dad laugh
18-year-old Noah Cook said he and his friends would surf in Santa costumes if they collected over 500 pairs of socks by Christmas for the homeless.
There may be a pandemic going on right now, but rest assured...Santa Claus is still coming to town.
Many area churches are making significant preparations to safely celebrate Christmas services during the current COVID-19 surge.
A paraglider dressed as Santa Claus was rescued after being caught in power lines in Rio Linda, California on Sunday.
Holiday shoppers were taking advantage of big sales at the Natick Mall on Saturday while doing their best to social distance.
Holiday Lighting of Massachusetts has brought a lot of families happiness by installing beautiful light displays at people's homes.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Santa Claus won't be coming to the Enchanted Village in Avon this Christmas.
Christmas has always been about tradition for Devin McCourty: Dressing the kids in matching onesies, letting them open one present on Christmas Eve and preparing for the NFL playoffs.
A church in Portland, Maine will open its doors Christmas Day for anyone who needs to come in from the cold, including asylum seekers. The basement of Saint Luke's Cathedral will serve as a warm space for people to spend the day.
Santa Claus and his elves were making some special stops around Cambridge on Christmas Eve. More than 500 senior citizens received surprise gifts thanks to the Cambridge Police Department's Secret Santa for Seniors Program.
Americans donate more than $428 billion to charity in 2018, according to Giving USA Foundation. Jason Moon, a staff attorney at the Federal Trade Commission in Dallas, said that while most charities are legitimate, some take advantage of that generosity.
Police say this request came directly from the North Pole.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
Hunter Nadeau, the man accused of killing one person and wounding several others in a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, plans to use an insanity defense.
In 2019, a brave team of "48 Hours producers" traveled to Fall River, Massachusetts, to spend the night in the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories on social media.
Hunter Nadeau, the man accused of killing one person and wounding several others in a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, plans to use an insanity defense.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
Macklemore asked Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.