Martha's Vineyard man wins $1 million on Jaws lottery scratch ticket
Gecimar Silva said he bought the ticket because the movie was filmed on Martha's Vineyard.
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Gecimar Silva said he bought the ticket because the movie was filmed on Martha's Vineyard.
Massachusetts has launched an emergency operations plan in response to the financial problems with the Steward health system that affects several hospitals in the state.
Massachusetts has launched an emergency operations plan in response to the financial problems with the Steward health system that affects several hospitals in the state. WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Federal investigators have charged a man with using skimming devices to steal credit card information from 19 Walmart stores in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Firefighters testified what they heard Karen Read said the day Boston police officer John O'Keefe's body was found in Canton, Massachusetts.
The Butterfly Place in Westford has been relaxing people since 1989. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
A Massachusetts man was arrested following a police chase.
Tufts University is escalating warnings for their pro-Palestinian protesters. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Ryan Sweatt, the driver accused in a deadly road rage attack in Hopkinton earlier this month, is now charged with murder.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children, a non-profit children's advocacy organization in Boston, got a huge gift from the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. WBZ TV's Chris Tanka reports.
Rachel Holt goes on a tour of an incredible home near Harvard Square that mixes quiet luxury with modern design. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
The Middlesex District Attorney, Marian Ryan, announced that they had arrested four people in a string of home burglaries that targeted Indian and South Asian people in Massachusetts.
Four officers were hurt when Boston Police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest and arrested 108 people at Emerson College early Thursday. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Boston Police arrested 108 people and 4 officers were hurt as they broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp at Emerson College early Thursday morning. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Boston Police cleared out pro-Palestinian protesters on city property early Thursday morning. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Researchers on Cape Cod are trying to come up with a new straw made from trees that will break down in nature faster.
Trees Medford is offering free trees to residents thanks to a grant. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
Gas prices in Massachusetts have gone up a whopping 19 cents in just a week, AAA reported Monday.
Believe it or not, according to data from the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts ranks better than 13 other states.
For WBZ’s Question Everything series, we asked whether our state still lives up to the old nickname Taxachusetts, and looked into how much of the Bay State’s bad tax reputation is myth versus reality. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
High mortgages rates, high prices and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts.
High mortgages rates, high prices and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A book with records of a U.S. Navy destroyer's trips during World War II was found in a piece of furniture far from the now-sunken ship.
Jury selection is scheduled to get underway in Karen Read's high-profile murder case.
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.