More Flexibility Needed For Childcare As Hybrid Work Continues, State Report Says
Governor Charlie Baker is hoping to ease that burden and make early education more accessible.
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Rainy Day Blues: More Rain After Elsa Leads To More Flooded Basements
July has been a very wet month and it's making things stressful for homeowners in flood-prone areas.
Parents Sue New Hampshire School Districts Over Mask Policy
Nearly two dozen New Hampshire parents are suing three school districts over student mask policies.
Family Members Rescue And Resuscitate 2-Year-Old Who Fell Into Tewksbury Pool
Family members are being credited with saving a 2-year-old who fell into a Tewksbury pool and nearly drowned.
New England Prepares For Chilly, Rainy Fourth Of July Weekend
People are trying to make the best of the holiday weekend even though they might not see the sun for a few days.
White Supremacy Stickers Found On Cars At Black And Brown-Owned Business Market In Haverhill
White supremacy stickers were found on cars following an outdoor market event in Haverhill over the weekend hosted by Merrimack Valley Black & Brown Voices Inc.
Witnesses Stunned By Winthrop Rampage, Health Department To Go Door-To-Door With Resources
People who witnessed the tragic events unfold on Shirley Street in Winthrop Saturday are still trying to make sense of what happened.
'You're Not Alone': Salem LGBTQ Center Helps Teens Cope With Stresses Of Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on many young people especially teens in the LGBTQ community.
'Consider The Dangers': Police Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks In Massachusetts
The Fire Marshal's Office says State Police are working with local police and fire departments around the state to crack down.
Unvaccinated Students At Exeter, NH Prom Marked For Contact Tracing
A prom at Exeter High School required students who were not vaccinated against COVID-19 to be marked on their hands with a marker at the dance.
8-Year-Old Girl Attacked By Pit Bull In Her Own Yard In Lowell
Lowell Police are investigating after an eight-year-old girl was attacked by a pit bull on her front lawn.
Steamship Authority Targeted By Ransomware Attack; Martha's Vineyard And Nantucket Ferry Passengers May See Delays
Ferry passengers headed to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket could see delays.
Rain Stops In Time For People To Get Outside On Memorial Day In Boston
Business owners told WBZ-TV they're definitely seeing an uptick in foot traffic now that the state is fully reopened.
With Summer Arriving And COVID Restrictions Dropping, Boston Prepares For Spike In Crime
With summer arriving and COVID restrictions being dropped, Boston Police are bracing for a potentially busy summer.
Moderna Says COVID Vaccine Was 100% Effective In Teen Study
Not a single teen who received two doses of the vaccine came down with the coronavirus, the Cambridge-based biotech company said.
Harbormaster Gives Boating Safety Tips After Recent Water Rescues
Marshfield Harbormaster Mike DiMeo took WBZ-TV through the proper procedures every captain should go through before even leaving the dock after several water rescues over the last couple days.
NH Grandmother Arrested For Attending School Committee Meeting In Plaistow Without A Mask
Kate Bossi, who has several grandchildren in the regional district, was arrested and charged with disorderly contact.
Global Shortage Of Electronic Chips Leaves Mass. Car Dealers With Low Inventory
The shortage will likely get worse over the summer, said Brian Kelly of The Kelly Automotive Group.
Video Shows Woman Throwing Iced Coffee At Dunkin' Worker In Woburn
Woburn Police are looking for the woman who threw an iced coffee at an 18-year-old Dunkin' employee.
Post-Pandemic Life: Will Remote Work And Outdoors Dining Remain Popular?
Some surveys show fewer and fewer people want to return to the office full-time.
New Hampshire's COVID Restrictions For Businesses To Expire After Friday Night
Starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, all of the COVID restrictions limiting New Hampshire businesses will become recommendations instead.
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Causing Problems At Franklin Park
Noisy dirt bikes and ATVs cruising around inside Franklin Park are not going unnoticed.
Popular Boston Barber Back On The Job After Freak Accident, Open-Heart Surgery
Steve Silva is back to work at the Boston Barber Company after a freak accident in February.
Haverhill Recommends Removing Hatchet From Hannah Duston Statue
Changes are coming soon to a nearly 150-year-old controversial hatchet-wielding statue in downtown Haverhill.
'Hateful' Campaign Fliers In North Reading Advocate For Less Focus On Black Lives Matter In School
Voters in North Reading are upset someone is circulating anonymous campaign fliers targeting the town's select board and school committee elections.
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Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
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Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Police search for suspect who robbed Marshfield liquor store at gunpoint
Marshfield Police are looking for a suspect in a rare and terrifying broad daylight armed robbery.
Health News
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Is spray sunscreen safe to use?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Study: Babies exposed to 'forever chemicals' in womb more likely to be overweight
A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight.
Chronic insomnia could put people at higher risk of stroke
If you toss and turn at night, you may be at higher risk of stroke.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke in the Northeast
Medical professionals warn that the smoke could have serious health effects.
Should children go on a detox from their phone this summer?
Now that school is almost out, should your child detox from their phone this summer?
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'Systemic failure': Families say there aren't enough programs for young adults with autism
At age 22, young adults who are living with autism and other challenges have to go from a special education school to adult service programs.
I-Team: Suspect accused of stealing State Police rifle is on the run
The 15-year-old suspect cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet and may be armed, sources tell the I-Team.
I-Team: Video shows gunman open fire near Revere Beach
Video obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team shows the moment a gunman opened fire near Revere Beach on Sunday.
I-Team: Undeclared dangerous goods pose risk to cargo ships, crew
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
I-Team: Homeowners beg lawmakers not to pass bill enabling controversial loans
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
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Keller: New charges likely won't damage Donald Trump politically
Jon says there's scant evidence to suggest that the new charges against Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction of the investigation into it will damage him politically.
Keller @ Large: Pence's prolific use of the American flag
Just in case you missed Pence's patriotic branding, the two-minute and forty-four-second video includes no less than forty-one flag images on-screen - an average of one every four seconds.
Keller @ Large: GOP presidential hopefuls have no hope against Trump
The GOP primaries are Trump's world. Other candidates just live in it.
Keller @ Large: AG Andrea Campbell talks online betting, police reform and crime prevention
WBZ-TV's political analyst Jon Keller talks with Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
Keller @ Large: What can be done about spate of summer gun violence?
Summer violence has become all too common around the country.
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Barnes & Noble opening 2 new bookstores in Mass. this month
Barnes & Noble is opening two new bookstores in Massachusetts this month - on the same day.
Wegmans closing Natick store; 'Unable to attract enough customers"
The Natick Mall supermarket is one of the company's largest locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond set to stop accepting returns
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Braintree ice cream shop owner explains steep price increase
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Target recalling nearly 5 million candles
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
New England Living
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Wedding planning with dogs at For the Love of Paws
If you though working your furry friend into your wedding was out of the question, think again.
Crafting custom acoustic guitars at Tippin Guitars
Tippin Guitars is renowned for its client list including Hollywood celebrities and world-famous musicians.
Cooking Green Crab Bisque with Chef Charles Draghi
Chef Chuck joins Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to create his signature green crab bisque.
Connecting with nature at Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Vermont Institute of Natural Science sits on 47 acres of picturesque forest land.
Redefining the future of food at Chew food innovation lab
With a mission to create brands and products that are delicious, nutritious and sustainable, Chew is redefining the future of food.
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Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting this year
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night in their first meeting this year.
Red Sox move Chris Sale to 60-day Injured List
Last Friday, Chris Sale was hoping to get some positive news on his shoulder injury. A week later, it looks as though that news never came.
Kendrick Bourne quite happy with Patriots' change at offensive coordinator
Based on everything Bourne said about new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien after an OTA practice on Friday, it's not difficult at all to deduce that he's elated about the coaching change.
DeAndre Hopkins is listening to the haters: "I'm old and can't get open"
DeAndre Hopkins is getting closer to actually signing with a new team. And his ears are apparently perked up a bit.
Offbeat
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Pianist entertains audiences by adding his live music to silent films
Richard Hughes travels around New England playing the piano to movie clips starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
"One in 30 million" rare orange lobster only has one claw
A truly unique catch has found a home at the University of New England.
Incredibly rare blue lobster on display in Gloucester
The New England Aquarium says the odds of catching a blue lobster are one in two million.
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store, other customers kiss it
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Want a free lighthouse? US giving some away, selling others at auction
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.