Centuries-old whaling logbooks are being used to fuel new climate and weather science
The New Bedford Whaling Museum houses the world's largest collection of logbooks with over 2,500 dating back to 1668.
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum houses the world's largest collection of logbooks with over 2,500 dating back to 1668.
A fire that killed two people at a boarding house in New Bedford on Tuesday has been ruled accidental.
Investigators say the blaze was caused by a microwave or the wall outlet the microwave was plugged into on the second floor of the building.
A second victim was recovered from the scene of a deadly fire at a boarding house in New Bedford.
The body of a second victim has been recovered at the site of a massive New Bedford fire.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
One person is dead and one is unaccounted for after fire ripped through a multi-story New Bedford building Tuesday afternoon.
One person is dead and several others are injured after a massive fire in New Bedford. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
One person was killed and several others were injured in a fire at a building in New Bedford. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
A person was killed when fire ripped through a New Bedford building. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Crews are on the scene of a large fire in New Bedford.
Flames and smoke could be seen pouring out of the building on Acushnet Avenue.
The incentive comes after the city announced a shortage of officers.
A family in the Czech Republic needs help to reuniting a lost dog tag with a veteran's family in Massachusetts.
Authorities have confirmed that the man accused of killing his mother on the Cape last week took his own life in jail.
Two people and a dog were helped to shore by bystanders after their small single-engine plane landed in a Connecticut River.
New Bedford Police said 46-year-old Leon Mejia Vincente left the area with his two children after they issued an arrest warrant.
New Bedford Police said 46-year-old Leon Mejia Vincente left the area with his two children after they issued an arrest warrant.
The two children of a fugitive from New Bedford are missing and might be in danger.
A fire was burning at a garbage transfer station on Shawmut Ave. in New Bedford.
Massachusetts is launching a "Stop The Spread" coronavirus testing initiative over the upcoming weeks in eight of the hardest hit towns in the state.
The Donut Factory takes the idea of a basic donut, and frosts, fills, dunks, dips, and drizzles it into a gloriously gluttonous treat.
Police are searching for a man who they believe broke into a supermarket, just hours after he was released on bail for charges related to other break-ins.
A car crashed through a New Bedford home, missing a woman inside by just a few feet.
New Bedford Police said they were called to Shawmut Avenue around 2:15 a.m. for a report of shots fired.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
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.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.