1 firefighter dead, 10 other people injured in fire and explosion at lumber mill
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
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Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital and at least 25 people were displaced as crews battled fires in six homes in Lowell, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Firefighter Cancer Initiative has developed a way to test firefighter gear for chemicals linked to several cancers.
The Braintree Fire Department is only the third department in the state to get a new hose that will withstand extreme heat and fire for more than an hour without failure.
The annual Firefighter of the Year awards honored 170 people for their acts of bravery as well as fire education.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the conditions in firehouses across the state.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the decaying conditions in firehouses across the state. WBZ-TV’s Louisa Moller reports.
Firefighters from all across Massachusetts attended a funeral for a Watertown firefighter who died of occupational cancer.
The mayor said the gear was specifically marketed as containing any forever chemicals. The gear has been sent out for independent testing.
Officials told CBS News that the suspect who shot firefighters in Idaho was identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley.
A sniper has allegedly shot and killed two firefighters who were responding to a blaze in the woods in Northern Idaho.
The Quincy Fire Department secured funding for new fire trucks in 2022, but now three years later they still don't have them.
Local fire chiefs say crews on the west coast are likely working double or triple shifts under extreme conditions.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with Massachusetts fire officials about the stress that it puts on firefighters.
A junior firefighter from Massachusetts is being recognized for his heroic actions after he saved a girl at a restaurant who was choking.
A group of Massachusetts firefighters are learning important skills in an iconic setting, Fenway Park. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The Minnesota governor spoke at a firefighter union conference Wednesday, where he said he and democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will always support unions and first responders.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law Thursday banning the use of PFAS chemicals in fire gear by 2027.
The ban will take effect in 2027. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Young Marine Jordan Ramirez arrived in Massachusetts Thursday on his walk through five states in five days.
Wearing a Young Marines uniform and carrying an American flag, Jordan Ramirez has arrived in Massachusetts to walk through five states in five days.
Chemicals in firefighters' protective gear has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced she is proposing legislation to cap the price of resale tickets for concerts and other live events to limit price gouging.
A 20-year-old Boston man is facing a series of charges after prosecutors say he shot at Boston Police officers during an attempted stop in Dorchester before leading them on a foot chase through neighborhood backyards.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
A small plane crashed into a pond in Plymouth Thursday morning, killing the pilot.
A 20-year-old Boston man is facing a series of charges after prosecutors say he shot at Boston Police officers during an attempted stop in Dorchester before leading them on a foot chase through neighborhood backyards.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced she is proposing legislation to cap the price of resale tickets for concerts and other live events to limit price gouging.
Hundreds of kids attended football camps hosted by Patriots QB Drake Maye in Auburn and Mansfield.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
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.
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."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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.
After his draft stock dipped due to an injury, Brody Bumila was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft and agreed to join the Texas Rangers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 of 16 and climbed from last in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild card spot.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
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.