Mass. Oyster Beds Reopening After Contamination Scare
Massachusetts health and fishery officials are reopening oyster beds that have been closed for several weeks because of naturally occurring bacterial contamination.
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Massachusetts health and fishery officials are reopening oyster beds that have been closed for several weeks because of naturally occurring bacterial contamination.
Animal abusers would face tougher penalties under a bill Senate Republicans are pushing on Beacon Hill.
A number of prominent Boston-area historical sites would end official tours or be closed altogether unless a partial federal government shutdown is averted.
Concerned homeowners came together at Mill Wharf Plaza in Scituate on Saturday morning as part of a nationwide protest of new federal flood insurance guidelines.
Regional fishery managers have adopted limits on how much river herring can be caught by huge trawlers working New England waters.
Massachusetts finds itself in a unique position as states across the country gear up to launch new insurance marketplaces under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
A coastal storm will likely be headed this way early next week.
Happy Fall. Here are 10 pumpkin beers brewed in Massachusetts.
Martha Coakley, the popular Democratic state attorney general who lost the 2010 U.S. Senate special election to Scott Brown, is joining the race for Massachusetts governor.
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Larger firms in Massachusetts will see some changes in the coming year as provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) place new requirements on employers.
Many small businesses in Massachusetts will be eligible for subsidies and tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to offset the costs of offering health insurance to employees.
The price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts has dropped by 8 cents in the past week, but the cost remains well above the national average.
She may not win this race. But if she does lose, her spectacular failure three years ago won't be the reason why.
The recent closures of Massachusetts oyster beds due to bacterial contamination have caused angst in the state's small but growing oyster industry.
State officials say Massachusetts has become the first state in the nation to sign on to a program that provides employees information about Alzheimer's Disease.
Gov. Deval Patrick is again appealing to Massachusetts lawmakers to approve his sweeping gun control bill.
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast.
The head of the Roman Catholic church Boston is joining other bishops around the country this weekend to encourage worshippers to support comprehensive immigration reforms.
Who says you have to go to Cape Canaveral just to see a good rocket launch…Tonight the show will be in your backyard.
The Massachusetts treasurer's office says more than 51,000 names have been added to the state's list of unclaimed property owners in the past six months.
Some 1,300 students from Lawrence down to New Bedford got to see "Wicked" in Boston thanks to Rodman for Kids.
The Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory over the Red Sox Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
After 83 years, a 104-year-old Beverly, Massachusetts, woman finally has her brother's dog tags after his plane crashed during World War II in 1943.
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
The Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory over the Red Sox Tuesday night.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
The nor'easter that battered the New England coast this past weekend left behind a big cleanup in coastal communities.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
State lawmakers are urging Amazon to address "serious concerns" from residents about a drone delivery plan in Westboro, Massachusetts.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
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.
The Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory over the Red Sox Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Injured Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off New York's roster for its AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.