Salem Steps Up Halloween Security After Marathon Bombings
A state police helicopter will hover overhead Halloween night, sending live pictures to the laptops and iPads of local police.
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A state police helicopter will hover overhead Halloween night, sending live pictures to the laptops and iPads of local police.
Americans spend more than $12 billion a year on chocolate. Nearly 75% of households hand out chocolate on Halloween. What treats do you give trick-or-treaters?
Going trick-or-treating with the kids this Halloween? Elizabeth Bailey RN and Dr. Rebecca Bailey's have some helpful tips for ensuring a safe and fun night out in the neighborhood.
If you're looking for a scare this Halloween, just take a look at the fine print on some of the decorations that are now on store shelves.
If you have irresistible photos of your pet or child in costume, or crazy decorations - we want to see them.
Careful attention to onerous rules helped Keene, N.H., once again break the world record for the most lit jack-o'-lanterns.
Choose your favorite Halloween candy!
Its almost time for Halloween - so Keefer Madness explores the spookiest story out there.
Halloween can be even more of an opportunity to be creative when on a tight budget. Here's a chance to design a jewel of a costume while secretly knowing it cost almost pennies.
Here are but a few of Boston's best spots to celebrate Halloween this 2013.
A Pennsylvania Elementary School principal pulled the plug on Halloween because it's too religious. The school district says the principal misinterpreted the policy and that it's ok to celebrate the holiday. Are school districts being too sensitive over what can be celebrated?
The fall season brings us the three-month stretch of holiday celebrations and to kick it all is the spookiest of them all – Halloween. Here are the five must-haves for your haunted house.
You can't celebrate Halloween without carving a pumpkin! Whether you decide to use stencils or carve your pumpkin free hand-- make yours the star of the neighborhood by following these must-do tips.
Witch's and ghouls and spiders - oh my! It's time for Halloween! Here are five DIY decoration projects for your outdoor space.
Boston's haunted places are enough to keep even ghost enthusiasts up at night.
Halloween is right around the corner! Have you thought of your costume yet? We list the top costumes of 2013 that are sure to be hit.
Warm up to these Halloween inspired cocktails!
You're never too old for a good fright. From a group of evil paranormals to an uprising of serial killer clones to a chilling love affair, these new releases from our sister company Simon & Schuster have you covered with these creepy reads this Halloween!
Halloween is a night of mischief and laughs, tricks and treats, and disguises galore. Our sister company Simon & Schuster recommends reading these not-so-scary picture books with your kids in the coming weeks to give them a little fright and get them excited for the holiday.
It's easier to focus on preparing the family costumes this year after reviewing these family-friendly neighborhoods for trick-or-treating.
Workers helped hundreds of tourists outside of the visitor center in Salem on the first day of the government shutdown. Hundreds of thousands flock to the area for Halloween festivities that start this week.
When the leaves are falling and the colder weather creeps in, there is no better comfort food than seasonal treats featuring pumpkin at these Boston spots.
And we don't mean "Personal Computer".
At Highland Dental Group, kids can donate their candy and get $1 per pound in return Thursday and Friday.
A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495. The gunman has not been found.
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
Twin sisters in Fall River were devastated when they learned that a thief had stolen over $700 worth of gifts from their front porch on Thursday afternoon.
The police are seeking the public's help in identifying an Amazon delivery driver who allegedly stole a UPS package from a home in Medford.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting.
Jurors began their deliberations Friday after closing arguments were presented in the Brian Walshe murder trial.
A storm will deliver a glancing blow to southern New England on Sunday before quickly racing out to sea.
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
Twin sisters in Fall River were devastated when they learned that a thief had stolen over $700 worth of gifts from their front porch on Thursday afternoon.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.