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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4-year-old in critical condition after falling out Dorchester window
A boy is in critical condition after he fell out a fourth floor window in Dorchester on Wednesday.
Faced by public backlash, MBTA adds shuttles, foreign language flyers
People who live and work in Chinatown expressed concerns that they would be left stranded by the original MBTA plan.
Worker hurt, car damaged by falling beam at Seaport construction site
Police are investigating after piece of metal fell and landed on a postal worker and his car as he drove by a construction site in Boston's Seaport District.
Most of our much-needed rain ended up out to sea
Our best chance of beneficial rain this week turned into a storm for the fish.
Search for missing swimmer who jumped off Vineyard bridge suspended
Massachusetts State Police suspended their search Wednesday for a missing swimmer who jumped off the Jaws bridge in Edgartown, after they were unsuccessful for a third day.
Inspectors think they know why Worcester highway sign fell
Another overhead sign will be taken down following an inspection.
English-only Orange Line signs create confusion in some neighborhoods
"If you want to be totally inclusive, then we should have that in mind putting these posters up."
Worcester has only school buses in state with high-tech extras
The city's new school buses feature collision mitigation, lane assistance and speed control.
I-Team: Falling debris latest problem at Suffolk Construction sites in Boston
Boston Inspectional Services ordered a work stoppage at the site on Wednesday.
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4-year-old in critical condition after falling out Dorchester window
A boy is in critical condition after he fell out a fourth floor window in Dorchester on Wednesday.
Faced by public backlash, MBTA adds shuttles, foreign language flyers
People who live and work in Chinatown expressed concerns that they would be left stranded by the original MBTA plan.
Worker hurt, car damaged by falling beam at Seaport construction site
Police are investigating after piece of metal fell and landed on a postal worker and his car as he drove by a construction site in Boston's Seaport District.
Most of our much-needed rain ended up out to sea
Our best chance of beneficial rain this week turned into a storm for the fish.
Search for missing swimmer who jumped off Vineyard bridge suspended
Massachusetts State Police suspended their search Wednesday for a missing swimmer who jumped off the Jaws bridge in Edgartown, after they were unsuccessful for a third day.
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Reducing salt intake by a gram can reduce heart disease risk, study says
Reducing your salt intake by one gram a day could reduce your risk of heart disease, research finds.
When is the best time to get your flu shot?
There may be less immunity heading into this flu season which could lead to higher rates of infection.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
I-Team
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I-Team: Falling debris latest problem at Suffolk Construction sites in Boston
Boston Inspectional Services ordered a work stoppage at the site on Wednesday.
I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
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Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Business News
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SoulCycle plans to close 25% of studios
The closures could include spots in the Boston area.
Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Revolution battle Toronto FC to 2-2 draw
Rennicks and McNamara score as Revolution earns point on the road.
Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates, 8-3
Boston is four games behind Toronto in the race for the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Mac Jones is now friends with Brian Burns
There was a lot of bad blood between the Patriots and the Panthers during their joint practice sessions this week. However, none of it was between Mac Jones and Brian Burns.
Slater, McCourty explain why Pats and Panthers fought on Wednesday
When Matthew Slater arrives at work, he's not looking to get into any fights.
Resetting Patriots' depth chart at cornerback
With Malcolm Butler lost for the season, the battles on the cornerback depth chart will heat up over the final weeks of the summer.
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"River Dave," banned from New Hampshire site, moves to Maine
The hermit has found a new home in Maine.
Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.