Woman Escapes Armed Kidnapping Attempt In Portsmouth, NH
A woman who was out shopping in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was nearly kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon.
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A woman who was out shopping in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was nearly kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon.
A bank robber whose picture was on billboards around New England shot and killed himself Wednesday, authorities said.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court is ordering a new trial for a convicted child rapist.
New Hampshire's Executive Council has approved an $81.4 million contract for a new Memorial Bridge that connects the state to Maine.
A quarter-mile area in Rochester, New Hampshire was evacuated Tuesday because a huge water tower was in danger of bursting open.
A burglar got more than he bargained for when he tried to break into an apartment in Merrimack, New Hampshire Monday morning.
A stolen 1972 Fender Telecaster electric guitar has been recovered in Vermont.
The FBI is using billboards, social media, and a $10,000 reward in an attempt to track down a bank robber they say is armed and dangerous.
A driver was caught in a frightening incident early Monday morning in Manchester.
Mitt Romney dived into his campaign's full-scale critique of rival Newt Gingrich, a move Gingrich backers described as a sign of panic.
The president of Plymouth State told students they don't have to come to class Friday because activists may appear on campus with loaded guns.
Fishermen, scientists and rulemakers gathered Friday in New Hampshire to discuss an unexpectedly dire assessment of the health of Gulf of Maine cod and seek ways the fishing industry can weather it.
Several businesses at a Newington, New Hampshire mall are cleaning up after police say a Dover man went on a rampage with a claw hammer.
Maine State Police say David Hobson was captured after receiving a tip late Tuesday afternoon.
A couple of runaway teenagers have been found safe in Newark, New Jersey.
Police are looking for two runaway teens who took a taxi to South Station and then disappeared early Sunday morning.
The search continued in Maine Sunday afternoon for a 33-year-old inmate who escaped from a prison in neighboring New Hampshire.
Maine police have charged an escaped prisoner's father for allegedly leaving a stash of supplies for his son following his escape from a county jail in New Hampshire.
It seems five arrests, a suspended license and a monitoring bracelet weren't enough to stop a man from drinking and driving again, according to police.
The conventional wisdom had been that we voters just don't care anymore about a politician's private affairs.
His campaign's survival in question, Herman Cain plowed ahead Wednesday in an effort to move past a woman's allegation that they had a longtime affair.
New Hampshire's largest newspaper on Sunday endorsed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the 2012 GOP presidential race.
The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development is encouraging residents to shop at smaller stores in support of local businesses for its Small Business Saturday promotion.
One program that's helping to fill that need for certain foods is "Hunt for the Hungry," in which hunters can share their fall harvest with the needy through the food bank.
Helped by last week's snow storm, several New Hampshire ski areas are open for business, though most have limited lift service and only a handful of trails ready.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Dozens of children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester boarded buses to the World Cup to see England face Ghana thanks to ticket donations from Airbnb.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the death of Janina Brooke Murphy, months after she died in a Connecticut home under suspicious circumstances.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that a rent control ballot question cannot appear on this November's ballot.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.