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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have recently stopped some bizarre things from coming into Logan Airport from other countries. WBZ's I-Team found some of them could pose a serious health threat.
Events this weekend in Boston include a home show, the opening of a new art museum and several Mardi Gras events.
But his deer-in-the-headlights performance suggests Bloomberg either didn't know what to do to get ready for a night of attacks everyone knew were coming, or ignored the advice of those who told him what to do.
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The town of Whitman is mourning the painful loss of a brother and sister and their mother and grandmother who were all killed while on a trip to Disney World.
The Bruins need a second-line right wing. Short of that, adding a top-six forward would serve as a much-needed upgrade to the team that leads the NHL in points but likely needs a boost in order to make another run through June.
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.
It remains unclear who is responsible for covering Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale's pay and benefits during recovery.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Police in Milford, Massachusetts say they have responded to numerous 911 calls about kids on bikes in the town.
The Boston production of "Swept Away" is using aerial acrobatics and music to explore the question: What would you do to stay alive?
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Stefon Diggs's accuser, his former personal chef Mila Adams, testified Monday at his assault trial in Dedham.
Filling up at the gas station has become even more painful in Massachusetts in the past few days.
Massachusetts wants residents and soccer fans to "Kick the Drive" and stay off the roads around Gillette Stadium for the World Cup.
It remains unclear who is responsible for covering Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale's pay and benefits during recovery.
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.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to his Twitch stream to rip NBA refs and Sixers star Joel Embiid for his flopping.
Stefon Diggs' accuser, his former personal chef Mila Adams, testified Monday at his assault trial in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Bianca St-Georges scored in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy beat the Denver Summit 3-2 for the expansion club's first regular-season victory.
Boston sports fans are dusting themselves off and wiping away their tears after playoff-ending games by both the Bruins and the Celtics over the weekend.
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.