Maine Triples Number of Sensors That Track Large Sharks
The state of Maine is nearly tripling the number of acoustic shark detectors in coastal waters a year after the state's first fatal shark attack.
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The state of Maine is nearly tripling the number of acoustic shark detectors in coastal waters a year after the state's first fatal shark attack.
Dr. Greg Skomal, working with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy tagged the first great white shark of the season Wednesday off Chatham.
A new study shows that the sharks frequently come within feet of the beach, into water just a foot deep, in their hunt for seals.
At least five Cape Cod beaches were shut down Thursday due to shark sightings.
Boaters took pictures of the eight-foot shark as it circled them for about 15 minutes.
WBZ-TV Meteorologist Sarah Wroblewski was on-board the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy research vessel when they tagged the biggest shark of the season - a 15-foot great white.
A New York photographer made the most of a "one in a million opportunity" on a Labor Day weekend trip to Cape Cod.
Some friends lobstering out in Cape Cod Bay got an up-close-and-personal look at a great white shark.
Sharks and taxes may both be taking a bite out of summer rental profits on the Cape.
A father-son fishing trip on Cape Cod turned into a once in a lifetime experience.
A nine-foot great white shark was found dead on a beach in Truro Thursday morning.
A fisherman got more than he bargained for while he reeled in his line off of Brewster.
A great white shark was caught swimming very close to an unsuspecting paddle boarder out on his morning paddle.
A stand-up paddleboarder had a close encounter with a shark off Cape Cod on Sunday.
Fishermen hoping to catch stripers off Monomoy Island hooked one, but then they got more they bargained for.
A shark was sighted near swimmers at Race Point Beach midday on Friday.
Researchers in Massachusetts say white sharks appear to venture offshore farther, with more frequency and at greater depths than previously known in the Atlantic.
Drone video of a great white shark prompted the closure of a Cape Cod beach Thursday afternoon.
There was not a lot of swimming at Nauset Beach Tuesday and the warning signs were out after a shark attacked a seal just yards offshore.
There was panic on a popular Cape Cod beach Monday after a shark attacked a seal just yards offshore.
A fisherman had his camera rolling when a great white jumped out of the water to steal his catch.
A fishing boat captain captured an incredible sight on camera as a great white shark went airborne to grab a bite to eat on Saturday off the coast of Orleans.
Passengers on board a charter boat off the coast of Provincetown captured photos of two great white sharks gnawing on a large whale carcass.
What has this great white shark in such a good mood?
New video shows an extreme close up with a great white shark on Cape Cod.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
The world premiere of "Black Swan" is being held in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
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.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.