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For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Merrimack River due to two breaks in a pressurized water main.
Plum Island beaches in Newburyport, Massachusetts are closed after wastewater was accidentally dumped into the Merrimack River.
Historic bronze plaques are going missing around Newburyport, Massachusetts. Police say the markers are being stolen from cemeteries, parks and monuments.
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.
Crews have suspended a large search for a missing boater in the Merrimack River off Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A wind turbine that has stood tall in Newburyport, Massachusetts for more than 15 years was taken down on Thursday morning.
Ipswich and Newburyport have taken different approaches to banning cellphones in class with similar results.
A carjacking suspect was arrested in Rhode Island Friday night after police said he stole a man's car in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Police are on the hunt for two bronze plaques stolen from a Newburyport cemetery. Both plaques are more than a hundred years old, and one belonged to a famous author.
Two women who were pulled from the Merrimack River near Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts on Sunday night have died.
Two swimmers are in critical condition after they were pulled from the water off of Plum Island Point Sunday night.
Madeleine Jackman was saved by CPR when she was 8. Now she's providing free training to restaurants in Massachusetts.
The Newburyport Heart Starters program is making CPR training more accessible. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
You can get a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the The Newburyport Rear Range Lighthouse.
Some people are sharing their gratitude this Thanksgiving because of something they have gone through.
A Massachusetts woman got 12 stitches around her eye after she was hit in the face by a sturgeon while riding on a boat.
The man who allegedly injured three people, including a child, when a gun accidentally discharged inside of an Ipswich brewery appeared in court on Friday.
A pickup truck that caught fire in Newburyport damaged several nearby boats in a yacht yard on Saturday.
Reverend Helen Murgida was on her way to deliver a prayer at Newburyport City Hall when she was hit and killed by a pickup truck.
Reverend Helen Murgida was struck and killed by a pickup truck while she was on her way to deliver a prayer. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
The entire Newburyport city council as well as the city's mayor discovered antisemitic postcards in their mailboxes at their homes over the weekend.
Newburyport city leaders including the mayor were sent antisemitic postcards to the homes. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene and X-rayed the possible bombs.
Contractors said they found a box of pipe bombs at a home in Newburyport.
Massachusetts immigration experts say they are breathing a "sigh of relief" following the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision on birthright citizenship.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
Interstate 495 in Lowell has reopened after an alleged armed suspect stopped in the median, shutting down the highway, I-Team sources said.
Boston is hosting a free World Cup watch party for U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
Interstate 495 in Lowell has been shut down in both directions due to police activity, snarling traffic on the busy road during the Tuesday evening commute.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed ahead of what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
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 Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
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.
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."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras broke down in tears in the dugout after hitting a 421-foot home run.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
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.