Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Officially In Effect For Massachusetts Drivers
A new law in Massachusetts is now officially in effect, banning the use of cell phones while driving.
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A new law in Massachusetts is now officially in effect, banning the use of cell phones while driving.
Toronto zamboni driver David Ayres got the call as emergency goalie during the game between the Leafs and Hurricanes, and earned the win for Carolina.
The Boston Red Sox have named Jerry Narron to be bench coach under interim manager Ron Roenicke.
The explosion was likely caused by a meth lab, police said.
The Boston Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive win.
A law that bars drivers in Massachusetts from using hand-held cellphones behind the wheel takes effect Sunday.
Massachusetts drivers might think twice about gunning it through an intersection when the light has just turned red if a new bill becomes law.
Malden is the birthplace of New England Coffee, a historic business that holds its beans to the highest standard.
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Events this weekend in Boston include a home show, the opening of a new art museum and several Mardi Gras events.
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Kelsi is a fourteen-year-old girl who has a strong personality and is very outgoing.
Waltham Police are warning residents to be on the lookout fora man running a paving scam.
Two young and budding authors are sharing their creativity and kindness with homeless pets.
As of Sunday, Feb. 23, drivers in Massachusetts can no longer drive with a phone in their hands for any reason.
The Lowell Democrat is accused of "using campaign funds to pay personal expenses, and other federal charges."
With free agency officially one month away, there is something of a positive development for anyone hoping or wanting to see the Patriots and Brady get the band back together for another year or two.
State and local police are searching for the man who stole a car in Dorchester with a little girl inside. The five-year-old was dropped off safe.
Janet Uhlar says she regrets voting to convict Bulger on any of the murder charges.
Vandals hit Plymouth Rock and other landmarks in town overnight.
Betts, who won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2018, will be looking to help deliver a World Series to the Dodgers, who have not won a championship since 1988.
A New Hampshire resident was woken up by a loud bang Saturday night, and discovered a bullet had pierced their front door.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
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A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
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The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
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Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
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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."
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Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
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 had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
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While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.