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Gloucester greasy pole winner has been training his whole life
It was a triumphant victory for Friday's winner Max Allen putting it all out on the line.
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It was a triumphant victory for Friday's winner Max Allen putting it all out on the line.
A team of rescuers freed a young humpback whale from a potentially deadly entanglement off Massachusetts.
A team from the Center for Coastal Studies helped free a young humpback whale from a rope entanglement off Gloucester.
The greasy pole competition kicks off Friday at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
World War II veteran Joseph Garrisi was severely injured in battle. His heroics left him not only with a scar, but two Purple Heart medals.
There's a hidden gem on the Massachusetts coast, north of Boston, that's working to become unhidden - Hammond Castle.
More local families are coming forward after they were left scrambling when the National Foundation for Transplants closed unexpectedly and took their donations. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The marine sanctuary says its "shipwrecks serve as time capsules of our nation's maritime history."
It's a winter wonderland out there and there's outdoor events going on in Boston and along the North Shore!
It's a winter wonderland out there and there are outdoor events going on in Boston and along the North Shore!
The Hammond Castle Museum puts on several events during December and all of them are a sight to behold.
A European Christmas can be found on the shores of New England at the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester. WBZ-TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Police said they believe the girl ran into the road just before the crash.
Firefighters climbed down the side of the granite breakwater to rescue the women.
An investigation is underway after 40-year-old Michael Pinto, was shot and killed by Providence police after a car chase Friday night.
This year, Gloucester is celebrating its 39th annual Schooner Festival where it will welcome over 10,000 visitors for the event.
This year, Gloucester is celebrating its 39th annual Schooner Festival where it will welcome over 10,000 visitors for the event.
An SUV crashed into an ice cream shop in Gloucester. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
An SUV crashed into an ice cream shop Friday afternoon in Gloucester.
People in Gloucester are sick of drinking and bathing in brown and yellow water.
Gloucester residents are sick of drinking and bathing in brown and yellow water. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Antonio Bertone and Alexandra Drane from Alileo chat about how they're redefining boxed wine.
A Gloucester city councilor is defending himself over accusations that he isn't spending enough time in the city he represents.
It's just a 45-minute drive north of Boston.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.