"We don't have enough food," Demand for help at Lawrence pantry up 1,000%
The Bread and Roses food pantry gave out 140,000 pounds of food last month but it only received 100,000 pounds in donations.
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Bread and Roses food pantry in Lawrence is facing empty shelves amid increased need
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
North Andover High School senior killed in crash on I-495 in Lawrence
Brenna Caisse, a senior at North Andover High School, was killed in an horrific crash on Route 495 in Lawrence late Thursday night.
Accused serial carjacker held on $100,000 bail after Mass. and NH attacks
Nathan Saben, the man accused in a string of armed carjackings and attempted carjackings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this week, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday.
WBZ News update for October 3
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Lawrence school moves to remote learning after rise in COVID cases
The Esperanza Academy, an all-girls middle school in Lawrence, moved to remote learning Tuesday because of a rise in COVID cases.
Lawrence private school moves to remote learning after rise in COVID cases
In Lawrence, the Esperanza Academy announced they would be moving to distance learning due to a rise in cases.
Lawrence billboard project "starts a conversation" about history of town
Over the weekend small gro ups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on display on billboards throughout the city.
Lawrence billboard project "starts a conversation" about history of town
Over the weekend small groups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on billboards throughout the city.
14-year-old Jobe Santiago charged with Lawrence woman's murder
Police arrested 14-year-old Jobe Santiago and charged him with the Lawrence murder of 19-year-old Angie Aristy.
19-year-old woman shot and killed in Lawrence
A 19-year-old woman was found shot and killed in Lawrence on Wednesday night.
New gas pipeline rules proposed following 2018 Merrimack Valley explosions
The proposal calls for improved construction procedures to minimize the risk of overpressurized pipelines.
Lawrence man dies trying to save mother and her child in N.H. river
State Police say 37-year-old Vincent Parr of Lawrence jumped into the Swift River in Albany, N.H. to help a mother and her child who were stuck.
Drivers stranded, businesses damaged after heavy rain in Merrimack Valley
An intense storm brought more than six inches of rain to the Merrimack Valley Tuesday, flooding roads and businesses.
One Wish Project brings birthday parties to kids in homeless shelters, foster care
Hannah Finn started the One Wish Project when she was just 14. Now they deliver around 300 birthdays a month.
Lawrence police chief under investigation opts for early retirement
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
Lawrence police chief under investigation opts for early retirement
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
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2 shot in Lawrence; Officer fires at car; Dog abandoned; NEXT Weather forecast
2 men arrested on weapons charges after shooting at Lawrence house party
Two men who are hospitalized for gunshot wounds after a shooting in Lawrence have been arrested on weapons charges.
6 shot, 1 killed during Lawrence house party
Five people were hurt and one person died following a shooting during a house party in Lawrence early Sunday morning.
Man dies in custody at Lawrence Police Department, cellmate charged
A man died in custody at the Lawrence Police Department early Saturday morning and his cellmate is now facing charges.
Lawrence man charged with murder in St. Patrick's Day shooting
Hector Raul Aybar-Soto, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Christopher Garcia.
Student stabbed during fight at Lawrence's RISE Academy
A 15-year-old student was charged with attempted murder after stabbing a classmate during a fight at RISE Academy in Lawrence.
Popular bakery destroyed in fire gets new temporary location, owner vows to rebuild
A popular bakery in Lawrence that was destroyed in a fire last week has a new temporary location, thanks to the community.
Community helps Lawrence bakery owner after devastating fire
With help from the community, bakery owner Danaris Mazara is determined to keep her business going. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
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Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
Egg suppliers ordered to pay $17.7 million by federal jury for price gouging
The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.
Nurse struck by lightning at Dorchester beach released from Spaulding Rehab
A nurse who was struck by lightning while walking her dog is now going home from rehab.
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Super Bowl TV schedule
Whether you're watching for the first time or want to relive the action, all the MIAA Super Bowl games are airing Saturday on TV38.
Man arrested in Tewksbury convenience store armed robbery
A Lowell man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Tewksbury last month.
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Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
5-year-old girl left on school bus alone for five hours in Dartmouth
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
Nurse struck by lightning at Dorchester beach released from Spaulding Rehab
A nurse who was struck by lightning while walking her dog is now going home from rehab.
NH man arrested, accused of stabbing his mother to death at their home
A man is under arrest after the New Hampshire Attorney General said he stabbed his mother to death at their home in Goffstown.
Man arrested in Tewksbury convenience store armed robbery
A Lowell man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Tewksbury last month.
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Super Bowl TV schedule
Whether you're watching for the first time or want to relive the action, all the MIAA Super Bowl games are airing Saturday on TV38.
With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points before he was ejected for arguing near the end of the third quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday night.
Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
Demario Douglas ruled out for Sunday's game
If Bailey Zappe gets the start for the Patriots on Sunday, the quarterback won't have the services of the team's best receiver against the Chargers.
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.