Needham woman helps Ukrainian women fleeing Russian invasion
When the war erupted in Ukraine, Melanie Kelfer of Needham knew she needed to step up and help.
Needham News
Needham man who allegedly exposed himself to teen arrested
Police arrested a 38-year-old Newton man Wednesday afternoon for allegedly exposing himself to a teenager.
Needham police searching for man who exposed himself to a teen
Needham police say they are looking for a man who exposed himself to a teenager.
'Be Kind Needham' Helps Ukrainian Refugee Family Adjust To Life In Massachusetts
The community has worked to help Iryna Hospodaryk and her family begin a new life.
Needham Police Report 5 Drunk Driving Crashes In Past 10 Days
Authorities in Needham are making a public safety announcement after reporting five drunk driving arrests in the past 10 days.
'The Future Is Bright': Middle School Unified Basketball Program Celebrates First Season In Newton
The program already exists at many high schools, but with the help of Special Olympics it's trickling down to the middle school level.
Needham Mother Waiting To Be Reunited With Son Who Escaped Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is separating a Needham woman from her teenage son who escaped into Poland.
'Brothers Fighting Brothers': Ukrainian Native Calls For Peace At Needham Rally
A crowd gathered in Needham to show support for the people of Ukraine.
Man Arrested In Sweden In Connection With 2019 Fires At Jewish Institutions In Arlington, Needham And Chelsea
A man accused of obstructing a federal investigation into fires at Jewish institutions in Massachusetts in 2019 has been arrested in Sweden.
Hoax Email Saying Classes Canceled Sent To Needham Middle School Parents
A hoax email led some parents and kids to think school had been canceled on Tuesday.
Couple Saving Money For Wedding Offers To Shovel Snowy Driveways In Needham
Malayna Johnson said the couple has been taking on little odd jobs to help save for their wedding.
3 Men Including Needham Police Officer Face Insider Trading Charges
Three men were arrested for allegedly conspiring to trade shares of a company based on inside information, federal prosecutors in Boston said.
3 'Center For COVID Control' Testing Sites Shut Down Due To Lack Of Clinical Lab Licenses
The sites had been providing free COVID tests, but the Department of Health says the company did not have clinical lab licenses for them.
Needham Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2017 Murder Of Her 81-Year-Old Neighbor
Tammie Galloway, 51, was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Laura Shifrina.
Flag Burned, Cars And High School Vandalized In Needham
Police in Needham are investigating if acts of vandalism overnight are connected.
Blood Drive Busy In Needham As Red Cross Looks To Help Kentucky Tornado Victims
Sunday's blood drive was busy collecting much-needed donations to help the injured.
Gov. Charlie Baker Tours Small Businesses In Needham To Promote Shopping Local
Gov. Charlie Baker is encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season.
'Parents Are Very Eager': COVID Vaccinations Appointments Fill Quickly For Kids Ages 5-11 At Needham Temple
Temple Beth Shalom in Needham became a pop-up vaccine site on Saturday for children whose parents signed them up for the Pfizer COVID-19 shot.
'We Don't Anticipate Any Supply Issues': Massachusetts Pushes To Get Young Kids Vaccinated Against COVID
There are already more than 500 places to get pediatric shots, in Massachusetts Gov. Baker said.
'Nothing's Available Nearby,' Parents Of Young Children Frustrated By Lack Of Pediatric COVID Vaccine Appointments
Some children are already getting vaccinated, while other parents can't find appointments.
Business Is Booming For Needham Woman Who Opened Luxury Chocolate Shop During Pandemic
Liron Gal is fulfilling about 1,000 orders a week.
2 Elderly Passengers Killed When Car Slams Into Needham Home
Two elderly women were killed Wednesday morning when a car slammed into a Needham home.
Needham Middle Schoolers Reflect On 9/11 Attacks, Honor Lives Lost With Moment Of Silence
Needham's Pollard Middle School participated in a national moment of silence on Friday to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
9/11 Widow Determined To Continue Working With Afghan Women Through Foundation
A 9/11 widow from Needham is marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks by continuing her mission to help widows in Afghanistan.
Norwood Man Killed In Crash On I-95 In Needham
A 29-year-old Norwood man was killed in a crash on I-95 in Needham.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Boston Public Schools, DESE agree on improvement plan
Boston Public Schools will not be taken over by the state after a new plan was approved.
Hundreds of flights canceled due to staffing, weather
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Family devastated after cat is lost at Logan Airport
Lufthansa said the cat got out of her container while a flight was unloading.
Broken water pipe forces evacuation of Reading senior living facility
Dozens of people have been evacuated from a senior living facility after a water pipe broke in the building.
Tips to avoid flight delays, cancellations
On Sunday alone there were more than 800 canceled flights according to FlightAware.com.
Winchester man ready to ride Pan Mass Challenge for wife fighting rare cancer
David Morse of Winchester is ready to ride the Pan-Mass Challenge with his wife on his mind and in his heart.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
"It's no one's business": Woman explains experience of medically-necessary abortion
The Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights brought an Ashburnham mother back to a difficult experience in 2018.
Massachusetts employers and insurers navigate post-Roe America
Gov. Baker said the Supreme Court ruling may create opportunities to entice businesses to Massachusetts where abortions are protected by law.
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Boston Public Schools, DESE agree on improvement plan
Boston Public Schools will not be taken over by the state after a new plan was approved.
Hundreds of flights canceled due to staffing, weather
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Family devastated after cat is lost at Logan Airport
Lufthansa said the cat got out of her container while a flight was unloading.
Broken water pipe forces evacuation of Reading senior living facility
Dozens of people have been evacuated from a senior living facility after a water pipe broke in the building.
Tips to avoid flight delays, cancellations
On Sunday alone there were more than 800 canceled flights according to FlightAware.com.
Health
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Massachusetts reports 3,491 new COVID cases over 3 days, 9 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Massachusetts reports 1,700 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
Ability to stand on one leg may be indicator of overall health
A study suggests if you can't stand on one leg for a short period of time, you could be at an increased risk of death.
I-Team
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I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
I-Team: Removal of hazardous debris in Chelsea nearly complete
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
UMass gender pay gap increases between top paid men and women
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
Keller: FBI eyes 'dangerous' website mapping Mass. organizations with ties to Israel
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Business News
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Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Kohl's in talks to sell department store chain to new owner
Kohl's is negotiating with a potential new owner in a proposed $8 billion deal.
Raytheon moving headquarters out of Massachusetts
Raytheon's headquarters will no longer be located in Waltham.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games
The Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Sox 7-2 Monday night.
Don Sweeney gets a contract extension with Bruins
It is official now. General manager Don Sweeney has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins.
Red Sox likely interested in Rockies closer Daniel Bard
Will the Red Sox look to acquire an old friend to help boost their bullpen?
Nobody really wants Kyrie Irving
Apparently, there are a lot of scorned ex-girlfriends around the NBA.
Boston Celtics offseason outlook
The Celtics are in a great spot, but Brad Stevens does have some work to do to bolster the team's depth this offseason.
Offbeat
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Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
World's largest chicken nugget made in Massachusetts
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.
Santa's Village makes list of top US amusement parks
TripAdvisor has the New Hampshire attraction right up there with some world-famous theme parks in a new ranking.