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As the end of year nears it is time to take a moment to look back to see what made the top of the best of lists for 2012. Other than the presidential election there have been many other battles this year to score a number one spot in the United States. Companies, writers, public relation experts and cities have all been vying for the golden top spot.
A NH woman cooked up a comment on the Facebook page of Pigalle, a posh Parisian-themed restaurant in Boston, letting the trendy eatery know she did not like the Thanksgiving meal she was served.
A Northboro mom started the "Moms Who Need Wine" page where more than 640,000 moms from across the world turn to vent, get support or for comic relief.
Whether it's the massive scar or the look that seems to say, "it's cool I've got this," something about the picture of little Joey Powling struck a nerve with millions of people all over the world.
Some hashtags encouraged Twitter followers to snap a photo of their ballots in the booth and post the photos on Twitter. But that's illegal in Massachusetts.
The top securities regulator in Massachusetts has fined Citigroup Global Markets Inc. $2 million for failing to supervise analysts who improperly disclosed confidential information about Facebook's initial public offering.
Any journalist worth his or her salt doesn't give a good damn (and shouldn't) what the public thinks of the story. If you're doing a talk show...yes, invite the public in...an opinion program...absolutely. But NOT in the news business.
Rather than risk the wrath of presumed friends or hard to scuttle relatives, it is now suggestible NOT to reveal who you plan on voting for in this election.
Online game company Zynga Inc. is eliminating games, studios and jobs in a bid to cut costs.
She may be one of the youngest Bruins season ticket holders, but her voice is gaining more power than she ever imagined.
With winter being right around the corner, have you thought about getting a flu shot? The Massachusetts Department of Public Health wants to make sure we all stay healthy this flu season and they are encouraging everyone, especially children and the elderly to get the all essential flu shot, which you can get for free in some local flu clinics.
A new fee based service is causing some concerns for consumers about whether that will remain the case.
A Facebook page that features people on the T is growing in popularity.
A prosecutor said Cole Werhan, the man charged with murdering a Duxbury, Massachusetts woman inside a Connecticut home, has several open domestic violence cases.
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the pilot became "incapacitated," Massachusetts State Police said.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
A New Hampshire police department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a purse out of a car, and they say he looks like Chiefs tight Travis Kelce.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the pilot became "incapacitated," Massachusetts State Police said.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
A New Hampshire police department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a purse out of a car, and they say he looks like Chiefs tight Travis Kelce.
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the death of Janina Brooke Murphy, months after she died in a Connecticut home.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
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.
The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr., a freshman forward/center out of Houston, with the 27th pick of the NBA Draft Tuesday night.
For now, Jaylen Brown is a member of the Boston Celtics.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.