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Mary Jo Moynihan volunteered for the Pfizer Covid Vaccine trial in September.
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Mary Jo Moynihan volunteered for the Pfizer Covid Vaccine trial in September.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has issued a statewide mask mandate as Covid-19 cases rise in the state.
Some people are still taking to the airways to get home for the holidays despite warnings from the CDC.
Even if your face mask doesn't completely protect you from COVID-19, it may expose you to just the right amount of virus to help you.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was one of a bipartisan group of nine governors that attended a virtual meeting on Thursday with President-elect Joe Biden to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 192,050 while the total number of deaths is 10,204.
Some businesses will be required to close and capacity at restaurants and houses of worship will be reduced for the two-week period.
A large group of MBTA riders and workers held a rolling rally in Boston Thursday morning to protest drastic service cuts proposed by the T
The Department of Public Health is sending an automated message to 4.5 million phones across Massachusetts Thursday.
This year, there will be some tough conversations about Thanksgiving plans due to COVID-19.
College students who test positive for the coronavirus would be encouraged to stay on campus.
When a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available, firefighters may be called upon to help give out the shots.
Pfizer now says it's just "days away" from applying for federal approval of its potential COVID-19 vaccine.
With doors shut and curtains closed, many local theaters are doing what they do best - getting creative.
Post-election, it seems the tide is turning on mask-wearing mandates.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 2,744 new confirmed COVID cases and 47 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
Some good news for those who have recovered from COVID-19. A new study finds that immunity may last years, even decades.
Some people worry that wearing a face mask can have a negative effect on your heart and lungs.
Massachusetts is set to begin a COVID rapid test program that will allow students and staff to be tested if they are showing symptoms.
Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday urged residents to refrain from gathering with extended family and friends at Thanksgiving.
A bakery, bagel shop and pizza place each have been fined $500 after repeated complaints about staff not wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
If you're looking for a COVID test, the state of Massachusetts website has several resources to help with your search.
One Massachusetts school district is asking families to sign on to a pledge to safely celebrate this Thanksgiving.
Pfizer said its coronavirus vaccine was 95% effective in preventing infections, even in older adults, and caused no serious safety concerns.
Sudbury's school resource officer has created a story time series to reach kids stuck at home.
A New Hampshire man has been charged in connection with two Harvard University assaults and breaking into a Massachusetts Institute of Technology dorm room last week.
The Saturday weather forecast in Massachusetts is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in part of the state.
World Cup soccer fans can register starting Thursday for the chance to attend watch parties at the official FIFA Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza in Boston.
More cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host World Cup watch parties.
Tyler Andrews, 36, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record of 10 hours and 56 minutes, his team said.
The Saturday weather forecast is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in parts of Massachusetts.
World Cup soccer fans can register starting Thursday for the chance to attend watch parties at the official FIFA Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza in Boston.
More cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host World Cup watch parties.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
Ty Andrews of Concord climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record, his team said.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.