Medford firefighter allegedly sent lewd messages to officer he thought was teen
A firefighter in Medford, Massachusetts is facing charges after he was allegedly sending lewd messages to an undercover police officer who he believed was a 14-year-old.
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A firefighter in Medford, Massachusetts is facing charges after he was allegedly sending lewd messages to an undercover police officer who he believed was a 14-year-old.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
The police are seeking the public's help in identifying an Amazon delivery driver who allegedly stole a UPS package from a home in Medford.
A suspected norovirus outbreak has forced an elementary school in Medford, Massachusetts to close after more than 130 students got sick.
A doctor says the outbreak of suspected norovirus at a Medford, Massachusetts elementary school is unusually large. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Roberts Elementary School in Medford is closed Thursday after a suspected norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Medford, Massachusetts may cut weekly trash pickup down to once every two weeks. Residents are furious.
Hundreds of gallons of home heating oil were mistakenly pumped into a basement on Linwood Street in Medford.
Music legend Colin Hay spoke to CBS News Boston Digital Host Joe Weil about his November show at the Chevalier Theatre, the idea of creating timeless music, how his parents influenced his career, and how "Scrubs" helped his later career.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman is facing charges after she allegedly threatened to kill federal agents while they were making an arrest.
A series of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in eastern Massachusetts has left local communities outraged.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
Hundreds of people gathered to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student who was arrested by federal agents.
The Somerville community is on alert after several break-ins at off-campus houses near the Tufts Medford-Somerville campus.
Stoughton police are looking for a suspected thief who was seen wearing "Grinch" pajamas on surveillance video. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has this and more top stories.
Spooky season is officially over and many people are wondering what to do with all their leftover Halloween candy.
Medford school officials have said no water bottle filling stations have tested positive for lead.
Medford is now considering a generational tobacco ban, following in the footsteps of another Massachusetts community.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
Young Marine Jordan Ramirez arrived in Massachusetts Thursday on his walk through five states in five days.
Habit Opco cited community feedback for its withdrawal, but pledged to find another location within the city for the center.
A proposed methadone clinic rescinded its plans after community feedback. WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt reports.
Tufts University is now warning students to shut down their pro-Palestinian encampment or face consequences.
A dog walker has been charged with animal cruelty after police say he was caught on video hitting a dog in Medford.
A late veteran from Medford, Massachusetts will be award the Congressional Gold Medal for his role in the Ghost Army in World War II.
The city admitted this week that it faces challenges in hiring and retaining enough people to do snow removal work.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
Firefighters in Reading spent hours in freezing temperatures battling a fire at a home on James Road.
Superstition has become a common theme among Patriots fans cheering on what many describe as a magical season.
A Massachusetts man was reunited with the first responders who saved his life last month when a massive tree slammed onto his car, trapping him inside and leaving him seriously injured.
The forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.
Firefighters in Reading spent hours in freezing temperatures battling a fire at home on James Road.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
The city admitted this week that it faces challenges in hiring and retaining enough people to do snow removal work.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
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 had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.