Inspired By Bombing Survivor, Students Raise Money For Beverly Girl's Prosthetic Leg
A Beverly girl received a prosthetic leg thanks to a group of Medfield students who were inspired by Boston Marathon bombings survivor Heather Abbott.
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Archaeologists Perform 3D Scan Of 1800s Ship Found In Seaport District
Archaeologists performed a 3D scan Friday on a ship that was found buried in Boston's Seaport District earlier this week.
Fight At North Middlesex High Leaves Teen With Serious Head Injuries
A 16-year-old student will appear in a Lowell juvenile court Wednesday after being charged in a fight at a Townsend high school that left a friend seriously hurt.
Man Who Took Woman From Newton Facility 'Feared For Her Life'
A man accused of taking a Newton woman from an assisted living facility without permission was released on personal recognizance following his arraignment Friday.
Man Wanted For Taking Woman From Newton Assisted Living Facility
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a Florida man who took a woman from an assisted living facility in Newton.
Boston Police Announce Details Of Body Camera Program
Boston's roughly 2,100-member police force promises to launch a six-month test of 100 cameras by July.
2 Boats Destroyed In Newton Yacht Club Fire
Two boats were destroyed but firefighters were able to save several others from a devastating fire at the Newton Yacht Club early Tuesday morning.
Citing Deaths, Lawyer Calls For Ban Of Duck Boats
A Philadelphia attorney calculates more than 20 duck boat-related deaths since 1999, and believes the design of the boats is an intrinsic safety flaw.
Boston Uses Dry Ice To Kill Rats
The city of Boston is now using dry ice to reduce the rodent population.
Person Dragged By Car After Fight In Cambridge
Two people were injured and a suspect was arrested after a violent altercation and hit-and-run in Cambridge Wednesday morning.
Evaluation Ordered For Man Charged In Duxbury Drive-By Shootings
A Maine man charged in drive-by shootings that left two people hurt early Sunday morning in Duxbury was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
Verizon Landline, Cable Workers Strike In Boston
The workers represent installers, customer service employees, repairmen and other service workers.
MEMA Hosts Boston Marathon Drill In Framingham
Dozens of organizations participated in a Boston Marathon operational practice exercise Monday at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Framingham.
Massachusetts Campaign Aims To Nab Drivers On Phones
Massachusetts State Police are joining local departments for a three-week blitz aimed at curtailing distracted driving.
Rob Gronkowski Helps Out At Special Olympics Competition In Ashland
Eighty students from five different towns participated in a Special Olympics event, with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski helping out Friday morning at Ashland High School.
State Lost Nearly $1M In Toll-Free Rides To MassDOT Employees Over 6 Years
The report said the employees--even those who have retired, and outside contractors--have been driving toll-free for years.
Fire Breaks Out In Boston University's College Of Communication
A three-alarm fire broke out inside the College of Communications at Boston University Friday morning.
Motive Unclear After Worcester Couple Shot And Killed
Friends have identified the couple killed in a Worcester shooting, though police have not yet released details behind the shooting.
Lenox State Rep. Proposes Option For Local Gas Tax
A Massachusetts lawmaker's proposal would allow cities and towns to levy a gas tax at the local level.
Boston Symphony Loans Patrons iPads For 'Casual Fridays'
As part of an effort to draw in a younger audience, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is loaning select patrons iPads loaded with content specific to each performance.
Man Killed In Gloucester House Fire
A man living by himself was killed in a fire at his home in Gloucester early Monday morning.
Veteran Sleeps Outside State House To Raise Awareness Of Plight Of Homeless
Retired Army Specialist Stephen Bohn and his dog Minnie wrapped themselves in blankets and sat outside the State House Thursday in an effort to raise awareness about the plight of homeless veterans.
MBTA Board Weighing Fare Hike Options
The hikes are one of the proposed options the organization is considering to bridge a budget gap of over $240 million.
Brookline-Newton South Squares Off With Cambridge In Winter Classic
The game was played Thursday morning at the top of Larz Anderson Park on Newton Street in Brookline.
MassDOT Showcases Arsenal Of Snow-Removing Equipment
The department has 4,000 pieces of equipment, including snow-melting machines that destroy 120 tons of snow and ice an hour.
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Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
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Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Police search for suspect who robbed Marshfield liquor store at gunpoint
Marshfield Police are looking for a suspect in a rare and terrifying broad daylight armed robbery.
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Is spray sunscreen safe to use?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Study: Babies exposed to 'forever chemicals' in womb more likely to be overweight
A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight.
Chronic insomnia could put people at higher risk of stroke
If you toss and turn at night, you may be at higher risk of stroke.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke in the Northeast
Medical professionals warn that the smoke could have serious health effects.
Should children go on a detox from their phone this summer?
Now that school is almost out, should your child detox from their phone this summer?
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'Systemic failure': Families say there aren't enough programs for young adults with autism
At age 22, young adults who are living with autism and other challenges have to go from a special education school to adult service programs.
I-Team: Suspect accused of stealing State Police rifle is on the run
The 15-year-old suspect cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet and may be armed, sources tell the I-Team.
I-Team: Video shows gunman open fire near Revere Beach
Video obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team shows the moment a gunman opened fire near Revere Beach on Sunday.
I-Team: Undeclared dangerous goods pose risk to cargo ships, crew
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
I-Team: Homeowners beg lawmakers not to pass bill enabling controversial loans
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
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Keller: New charges likely won't damage Donald Trump politically
Jon says there's scant evidence to suggest that the new charges against Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction of the investigation into it will damage him politically.
Keller @ Large: Pence's prolific use of the American flag
Just in case you missed Pence's patriotic branding, the two-minute and forty-four-second video includes no less than forty-one flag images on-screen - an average of one every four seconds.
Keller @ Large: GOP presidential hopefuls have no hope against Trump
The GOP primaries are Trump's world. Other candidates just live in it.
Keller @ Large: AG Andrea Campbell talks online betting, police reform and crime prevention
WBZ-TV's political analyst Jon Keller talks with Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
Keller @ Large: What can be done about spate of summer gun violence?
Summer violence has become all too common around the country.
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Barnes & Noble opening 2 new bookstores in Mass. this month
Barnes & Noble is opening two new bookstores in Massachusetts this month - on the same day.
Wegmans closing Natick store; 'Unable to attract enough customers"
The Natick Mall supermarket is one of the company's largest locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond set to stop accepting returns
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Braintree ice cream shop owner explains steep price increase
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Target recalling nearly 5 million candles
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
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Wedding planning with dogs at For the Love of Paws
If you though working your furry friend into your wedding was out of the question, think again.
Crafting custom acoustic guitars at Tippin Guitars
Tippin Guitars is renowned for its client list including Hollywood celebrities and world-famous musicians.
Cooking Green Crab Bisque with Chef Charles Draghi
Chef Chuck joins Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to create his signature green crab bisque.
Connecting with nature at Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Vermont Institute of Natural Science sits on 47 acres of picturesque forest land.
Redefining the future of food at Chew food innovation lab
With a mission to create brands and products that are delicious, nutritious and sustainable, Chew is redefining the future of food.
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Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting this year
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night in their first meeting this year.
Red Sox move Chris Sale to 60-day Injured List
Last Friday, Chris Sale was hoping to get some positive news on his shoulder injury. A week later, it looks as though that news never came.
Kendrick Bourne quite happy with Patriots' change at offensive coordinator
Based on everything Bourne said about new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien after an OTA practice on Friday, it's not difficult at all to deduce that he's elated about the coaching change.
DeAndre Hopkins is listening to the haters: "I'm old and can't get open"
DeAndre Hopkins is getting closer to actually signing with a new team. And his ears are apparently perked up a bit.
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Pianist entertains audiences by adding his live music to silent films
Richard Hughes travels around New England playing the piano to movie clips starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
"One in 30 million" rare orange lobster only has one claw
A truly unique catch has found a home at the University of New England.
Incredibly rare blue lobster on display in Gloucester
The New England Aquarium says the odds of catching a blue lobster are one in two million.
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store, other customers kiss it
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Want a free lighthouse? US giving some away, selling others at auction
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.