Taunton High School students learn to become referees, earn class credit
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
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Webster campground deemed uninhabitable, families facing eviction
Folks who live at the Webster Family Campground on Douglas Road are afraid the place they call home will no longer be available. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Needham teen recovering from stroke helps others feel less alone
Marina Ganetsky wrote a book about her recovery from a stroke she suffered when she was 10 years old. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
UMass Boston students embrace diversity at Casa Latina
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Hurricane Lee delays cruise ship leaving Boston
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Leominster homeowners clean up, calling floods 'absolutely insane'
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Londonderry cheerleading squad suspended over bullying allegations
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Cleanup continues in Andover after severe storms
Crews are working to restore power and clean up downed trees. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Mark Wahlberg inspired by Jake Thibeault’s recovery from spinal cord injury
Jake Thibeault, who was paralyzed while playing hockey in high school, has been rehabbing relentlessly and it caught the attention of actor Mark Wahlberg. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Fallen trees cause damage in Acton
Trees fell in Acton, bringing down wires and damaging cars and houses. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Tree falls on car in Acton during storm
A large tree fell on a car in Acton during a fast moving storm. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Roxbury home will tells the story of slavery, Boston and the British empire
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Woman attacked by coyote in Fall River
A woman was attacked by a coyote while protecting her dog in Fall River. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Driver accused of hitting boy on bike in Marlboro arrested
Police have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run in Marlboro. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Freezer at Framingham food bank breaks, 10,000 pounds of food lost
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Belmont Hill basketball player saves life with CPR during practice
Daniel Slatkavitz used the CPR training he learned in AP biology class to save a life during a basketball practice. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Man walking from Cape Cod to Maine in honor of wife who died from pancreatic cancer
With a broken yet resilient heart, Tim Duffy is determined to make an impact. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
State will improve Middleboro intersection where 15-year-old Dylan Levesque was hit and killed
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Local farmers say endless rain is hurting crops
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
BU student helping people of Maui after devastating fires near home
Boston University Student Noelle Lo was home for the summer doing an internship when the wildfires broke out. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
New Bedford woman meets the German man who saved her life with stem cell donation
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Restaurant owner says new law will increase price of pork in Massachusetts
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Sumner Tunnel construction on track while drivers count down the days to reopening
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
HVAC companies 'absolutely inundated' with service calls amid supply chain issues
With another heat wave just days away, HVAC companies are being overwhelmed with service calls. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
"Get well Gabe," Needham nutrition shop raises money for 17-year-old battling brain tumor
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
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