Convenience Stores To Close In Protest Of Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban
A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has some store owners worried about their livelihood.
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Mass. Raises $285M From Cigarette Tax
Massachusetts taxpayers have shelled out an extra $542 million since state lawmakers voted three years ago to hike the tax on cigarettes and gasoline, with none of the cigarette revenue going directly to anti-smoking programs.
E-Cigarette Smoking Gateway To The Real Thing, Study Finds
The study is the first of its kind to find a potential causal relationship between electronic and traditional cigarettes.
Man Smoking Cigarette Beneath 'No Smoking' Sign Arrested On Warrants
A man smoking a cigarette under a "No Smoking" sign was arrested after police found he had warrants out for his arrest in several courts.
Westminster Tobacco Ban Meeting Cut Short After Crowd Becomes Unruly
A proposed first-in-the-nation ban on sales of all tobacco and nicotine products has bitterly divided Westminster.
Burning Cigarette On Couch Apparent Cause Of Salem Apartment Fire
About 40 people are looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through a Salem apartment complex overnight.
Cigarette May Have Caused New Bedford Fire That Injured Mom, Son
Two people were seriously injured in an early morning fire in New Bedford that may have been sparked by a cigarette.
Cigarette Sparked Rooftop Fire At Boston Brownstone
Investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette sparked a rooftop fire on Beacon Street Monday night.
Cigarette Blamed For Dorchester Fire That Caused $1.2 Million In Damages
Boston fire investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette is to blame for a fire that tore through three triple deckers in Dorchester on Wednesday.
Natick Man Severely Burned In House Fire Likely Caused By Cigarette
A Natick man was rescued from a house fire early Saturday morning.
NH Lawmakers Vote To Cut Cigarette Tax
NH House passed a bill that would cut the rate 10 cents to $1.68 per pack in hopes of attracting smokers from surrounding states with higher taxes.
Jury Awards $71M In Free Cigarette Samples Lawsuit
A jury has awarded $71 million in damages to the estate and son of a Boston woman who died of lung cancer, ruling in a lawsuit that accused Lorillard Tobacco Co. of trying to entice black children to become smokers by handing out free samples in urban neighborhoods.
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Needham woman helps Ukrainian women fleeing Russian invasion
When the war erupted in Ukraine, Melanie Kelfer of Needham knew she needed to step up and help.
Andrew Huber Young charged after Wells, Maine shooting that killed 2-year-old
Andrew Huber Young, 19, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly killing a 2-year-old girl.
Arrests made as police disperse unruly crowds at Mass. and NH beaches
Police in multiple New England beach communities dealt with unruly crowds on Saturday, leading to a number of arrests.
Skier rescued on Mount Washington amid record heat
A backcountry skier needed rescuing as the summit of Mount Washington experienced record breaking heat.
"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Movie filming on Tobin Bridge could slow traffic on Sunday
A movie shoot could delay your drive through Boston on Sunday.
7 arrested at Revere Beach with increased patrols
At least seven people were arrested at Revere Beach, where there were extra police officers following a brawl last weekend.
Woman killed, 2 others injured after car reverses into Byfield farm stand
One woman was killed and two others were seriously injured after a car crashed into the checkout section of a family-owned farm stand.
Sununu vetoes bill prohibiting school mask mandates
Gov. Sununu has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited New Hampshire schools from implementing face mask mandates.
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Needham woman helps Ukrainian women fleeing Russian invasion
When the war erupted in Ukraine, Melanie Kelfer of Needham knew she needed to step up and help.
Andrew Huber Young charged after Wells, Maine shooting that killed 2-year-old
Andrew Huber Young, 19, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly killing a 2-year-old girl.
Arrests made as police disperse unruly crowds at Mass. and NH beaches
Police in multiple New England beach communities dealt with unruly crowds on Saturday, leading to a number of arrests.
Skier rescued on Mount Washington amid record heat
A backcountry skier needed rescuing as the summit of Mount Washington experienced record breaking heat.
"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
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COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Massachusetts reports 3,938 new COVID cases, positivity rate over 9.5%
It's the highest positivity rate since it was over 10% on January 25.
Mental Health is Health: A roundtable discussion
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
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BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
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Franchy Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum vows to be better after rough Game 3 showing
Jayson Tatum had a rough night in Game 3 against the Heat, and promises to be better in Monday night's Game 4.
Celtics lose ugly in Game 3, Heat take 2-1 series lead in East Finals
Not a lot went right for the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and most of it was their own doing.
Revolution beat FC Cincinnati 3-2
The Revolution are unbeaten in their last four league matches.
Marcus Smart dramatically reenters Game 3 for Celtics
Marcus Smart knows how to make things dramatic.
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.