WBZ News update for August 29
7-day forecast; Orange Line work update; Tobin Bridge closures; Vote by Mail deadline
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7-day forecast; Orange Line work update; Tobin Bridge closures; Vote by Mail deadline
Governor Charlie Baker believes the Orange Line will reopen on time on September 19.
Governor Charlie Baker expressed confidence the Orange Line will reopen on time during a visit to an MBTA stop.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
According to the MBTA, a truck backed into the front of an MBTA bus that was stopped at an intersection.
According to the MBTA, a truck backed into the front of an MBTA bus that was stopped at an intersection.
It's been an adjustment for Orange Line riders, switching from trains to shuttle buses.
Near Boston’s Copley Square, riders have mixed reviews. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Transit officials announced that service cuts on three of the four major subway lines in the city that were set to end this summer will instead extend into the fall.
"We are calling on the federal authorities to intervene and investigate the MBTA's lack of compliance with Civil Rights laws."
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak says he's pleased with the progress made so far on Orange Line repairs.
The MBTA is beefing up service on the Commuter Rail to areas serviced by the Orange Line.
Weekday Commuter Rail service will return to Foxboro Station at Patriot Place this fall.
The City of Boston is asking the MBTA to add shuttle buses to serve the 4,600 students who take the Orange Line during the month-long shutdown.
More than 2,400 feet of new track is already down. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for a rape that occurred at an MBTA station, police said.
MBTA officials say they have made significant progress since the Orange Line shutdown began. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for a rape that occurred at an MBTA station, police said.
An Everett man's commute on Monday did not include his normal Orange or Green Line rides.
An MBTA commuter is remaining optimistic during the Orange Line shutdown. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
The MBTA warned riders not to let their guard down despite a smooth first day of shuttle buses. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Somerville gets a double whammy: a stretch of the Green Line from Union Square to Boston was taken out of service on top of the Orange Line shutdown.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Certain motor oils could see shortages, and that's making oil changes more expensive.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
A man wanted in a Harvard dormitory assault was also seen entering an MIT residence hall, police say.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
Certain motor oils could see shortages, and that's making oil changes more expensive.
A man wanted in a Harvard dormitory assault was also seen entering an MIT residence hall, police say.
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.
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.
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."
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.