What should you do with your old Halloween costumes?
People in Massachusetts throw away an average of 230,000 tons of clothes and textiles each year, and used Halloween costumes are one of the biggest culprits.
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People in Massachusetts throw away an average of 230,000 tons of clothes and textiles each year, and used Halloween costumes are one of the biggest culprits.
Massachusetts residents are concerned for their family members in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa escalated to a category 5 storm.
Halloween is less than a week away and crowds of people flocked to Salem, Massachusetts to celebrate the spooky season.
The streets of Salem, Massachusetts were packed with spooky costumes and families during the last weekend before Halloween.
A Fall River homeowner is saying he will never put up Halloween decorations again after they were stolen twice in a week.
The Woburn community rallied together to donate food to local pantries with the USPS.
The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government shutdown continues.
With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
There's plenty of spooky happenings this weekend, including a party for a good cause and one just for dogs!
A new report shows that more than half a million people in Massachusetts live without easy access to a pharmacy.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says "there's no way" the state can cover a food stamp shortfall if federal funds for SNAP are frozen amid the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Investigators said recruits were subjected to bullying and unprofessional behavior in a "harmful environment" that landed two in the hospital.
State Sen. Paul Feeney said the self-checkout lanes are not convenient for everyone, in particular older people, and added that sometimes the stores have no one on hand to help them.
The state's new strategy aims to support more than 1,300 new climate technology companies in the next decade.
Across Massachusetts, new climate-tech companies are hiring, aimed at changing the state's energy future in many ways. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid went to the Almeida Dairy Farm in Rehoboth to see how it's done.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
With two-year waitlists for a primary care provider, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap
In Peabody, the city is working to help about 100 homeowners impacted by the new maps in the Lynnfield Street area. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
In Peabody, the city is working to help about 100 homeowners impacted by the new maps in the Lynnfield Street area. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
A man has been charged after allegedly beating up a man who was inside of an inflatable costume at a "No Kings" protest in Swampscott.
Massachusetts is kicking off STEM week starting on Monday. It hopes to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering and math so that they can be interested in future careers in the industries.
A storm is expected to bring heavy downpours, strong winds to Massachusetts on Monday
Residents in Whitman, Massachusetts wanted to put a smile on 60-year-old Jack Johnson's face after his cancer diagnosis, so they surprised him with pumpkins!
Over 100,000 people gathered at the "No Kings" rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, according to protest organizers.
People of all ages gathered at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to watch Artemis II lift off for the moon.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
The Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts will remain open for now, but it will come at a cost.
Public schools in Medford, Massachusetts will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, because of staffing shortages
Recess is a time full of imagination and wonder for elementary school students, and a new bill in New Hampshire seeks to expand it to middle school students.
The late notice has left some families struggling to adjust their plans.
The Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts will remain open for now, but it will come at a cost.
David Dube has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his grandmother with a skateboard in Hudson, Massachusetts.
Police in Medway, Massachusetts say two people jumped from a moving vehicle while being chased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Wednesday morning.
Recess is a time full of imagination and wonder for elementary school students, and a new bill in New Hampshire seeks to expand it to middle school students.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
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.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Boston College introduced new basketball coach Luke Murray, even though he's not quite ready to full commit to the job yet as his current team is in the Final Four.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.