Massachusetts Was The Most Generous State In 2021, GoFundMe 'Giving Report' Finds
When it comes to fundraising, no one was more generous than Massachusetts this year.
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GoFundMe Pages For Pembroke Crash Victims Raise Over $200,000
William Hickey and Joseph Birolini were both 23 years old.
GoFundMe Says Massachusetts Is The Most Generous State
Bay State residents were happy to open their wallets to help those in need this year.
'She Was One In A Billion': Tewksbury Mother Remembers Daughter Killed In Las Vegas Shooting
Rhonda LeRocque's mother and aunt remembered her as a joyful woman of strong faith who "would exhaust herself to be there for everybody."
Family Raises $27K To Send Sick Baby To Boston Children's Hospital
A five-month-old baby born with a hole in his stomach was flown from New Orleans to Boston for special care after his community rallied to get him here.
GoFundMe Created For Jet Ski Crash Victim's Funeral
After a Lawrence man was killed in a jet ski crash on the Merrimack River on the Fourth of July, a GoFundMe page has been created to raise money for his funeral expenses.
Family Of Nurse Wounded In Southbridge Stabbing Attack Starts GoFundMe
The family of a nurse stabbed last weekend in a brutal hospital room attack has started a GoFundMe page for her recovery.
Army Veteran's Charity Teaches Guitar To Underprivileged Children In Uganda
A North Andover native is using music to help underprivileged children in Uganda.
GoFundMe Page Set Up For 7-Year-Old Girl Struck By Car In Mashpee
The family of a little girl who was hit by a car while crossing Route 130 on her bike is raising money for her long recovery.
Couple's Belongings Destroyed In NH Barn Fire
A family lost most of its belongings following a large fire at a New Hampshire farm.
Lowell Senior Panhandling To Help Pay Way To Medical School
A Lowell teenager is hoping to help raise money for medical school in an unexpected way – panhandling.
Natick Woman Has Twins A Day After Husband's Death
Friends and strangers are rallying around a Massachusetts woman whose husband died unexpectedly a day before she gave birth to their twins.
Ashburnham Teacher With Rare Cancer Seeks Treatment In Germany
She's hoping to raise $100,000 for a treatment only available in Europe.
Pro Women's Hockey Player Injured In Winter Classic Remains In Hospital
The Boston Pride forward who was injured during the Women's Outdoor Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2015 remains hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital.
RI Police Fundraising For Family Who Lost Home In Fire On Christmas
A Rhode Island police department is fundraising for a family who lost their Cranston home in an early-morning fire on Christmas.
Hudson Couple Uses Crowdfunding To Help With Adoption Fees
The Hudson couple is trying to raise $10,000 to help cover some of the adoption costs.
NH Town Mourns Boy Who Died While Bringing Cookies To Friend
Christopher Chester, 9, died unexpectedly on Friday.
Fund Set Up For Chef Stabbed To Death At P.F. Chang's
Friends of a chef who was stabbed to death at P.F. Chang's in Peabody on Saturday are trying to raise money to have his body sent to his family and also help his wife and child.
Mother Raising Money For Son Who Coined 'Boston Strong' Slogan With Friend
The mother of an Emerson College student who coined the phrase "Boston Strong" with a fellow student is trying to raise money for her son to take an unpaid internship this summer.
Donations Pouring In For Chelmsford Hockey Coach Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Donors have raised nealry $14,000 to benefit Chelmsford High School hockey coach Mike McGrath, who is battling cancer.
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40 rescued from sky ride at Southwick's Zoo
Dozens of people were rescued from the sky ride at the Southwick's Zoo in Mendon.
Congressional candidate Dean Tran indicted on firearm theft charges
The former State Senator allegedly intimidated a woman and lied to police about stealing her guns.
Cab driver threatened with hammer, spit on by teens at MBTA station
Transit Police have arrested two teens after an attack on an off-duty cab driver.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucci's Market in Wilmington sold after 66 years
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Nantucket home listed for record $56 million
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Rise of the Moors standoff: Where the cases stand now
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
Boston businesses banking on tourists for July 4th weekend
For the first time in three years, Boston's big Fourth of July celebration is back.
Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
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40 rescued from sky ride at Southwick's Zoo
Dozens of people were rescued from the sky ride at the Southwick's Zoo in Mendon.
Congressional candidate Dean Tran indicted on firearm theft charges
The former State Senator allegedly intimidated a woman and lied to police about stealing her guns.
Cab driver threatened with hammer, spit on by teens at MBTA station
Transit Police have arrested two teens after an attack on an off-duty cab driver.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucci's Market in Wilmington sold after 66 years
It's the end of an era for one of Wilmington's most beloved stores and delis.
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Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
Massachusetts reports 1,915 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
Massachusetts reports 1,529 new COVID cases, 17 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
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Rise of the Moors standoff: Where the cases stand now
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
I-Team: Cleanup finished at Chelsea hazardous debris pile
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
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Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
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Kohl's sale falls apart in shaky retail environment
Kohl's said Friday that it now expects sales to be down.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
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Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
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Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
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Cubs rally to beat Red Sox 6-5
Rookie Christopher Morel homered in his third consecutive game, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday.
Bruins announce hiring of Jim Montgomery
Jim Montgomery is officially the new head coach of the Boston Bruins.
Celtics acquire Malcolm Brodgon in trade with Pacers
If you wanted the Celtics to acquire a another point guard this offseason, you're going to love Brad Stevens' latest move.
Duran says he'll be available next time Red Sox play in Toronto
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Robot dog spotted working security on Boston Esplanade
Massachusetts State Police are using a Boston Dynamics robot at the Esplanade ahead of Monday's festivities.
Stone Zoo announces birth of baby porcupette
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New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
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Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
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