Training For The Worst: Drill Simulates Plane Crash In Quincy Bay
From the skies above and on water, rescuers raced to the scene of a simulated plane crash.
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From the skies above and on water, rescuers raced to the scene of a simulated plane crash.
Sue Plasse and her partner Michelle want their son's grave to be left alone after someone stole several flowers they planted at an Abington cemetery this week.
Texas resident Jeff Glaser lost his wedding ring while running the Boston Marathon, and wants the person who returned it to know how grateful he is.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's Chief of Staff proposed to his girlfriend at the Boston Marathon finish line.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott says her life is forever changed, but with that change she is determined to make a difference.
Fans of all ages arrived the day before opening day at Fenway Park for a quick tour and to pick up some Red Sox gear.
Officer Dic Donohue was in attendance at a blood drive being held in remembrance of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Angelo West was killed by Boston police on March 27 after he allegedly shot Boston Police Officer John Moynihan in the face at point blank range.
A rabid fox was killed after it bit a teenager in Northbridge over the weekend.
Officer Stephen Arkell was shot and killed nearly one year ago after responding to a domestic dispute that eventually escalated to a Brentwood home explosion.
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu comes to work every day with her hands full.
A man was found shot dead at a fire in Dorchester late Tuesday morning.
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said officers approached a vehicle in Roxbury without guns drawn when Angelo West shot Officer John Moynihan at point blank range in the face.
A Whitman woman is facing multiple charges after she crashed her car into a home while texting Thursday night, police say.
A 10-year-old 5th grader from a middle school in Chelsea was honored at a science fair held by the White House after she designed a video game.
Spring arrived officially, but it brought snow with it as warmer days still have yet to arrive in New England.
A fourth-grade project to name a state hawk took an unexpected turn when some politicians made fun of the campaign, even turning it into a debate about abortion.
Doctors say John Waage needs surgery to help him survive, but his insurance company calls the operation "experimental" and won't pay for it.
Boston's Park Plaza Hotel is undergoing a massive $95 million renovation.
Businesses are looking forward to the boost in business associated with the South Boston parade.
Police did not release the name of the person arrested, but said a man will be charged in the death of Marjorie Cochrane.
Hearts are heavy at Everett High School as students pray for their friend and classmate.
Firefighters rescued a dog trapped on the ice on the Charles River Sunday morning.
Schools are trying to come up with ways to make up for the high number of snow days this winter.
Police said there were parents, children and employees inside Metropolis Rink when a large portion of the roof collapsed.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
A woman was injured after being struck by a duck boat while crossing a street near Boston's Faneuil Hall on Friday afternoon, according to the Boston Police Department.
Tens of thousands of American flags are on display on the Boston Common as part of the annual Memorial Day tradition.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
A woman was injured after being struck by a duck boat while crossing a street near Boston's Faneuil Hall on Friday afternoon, according to the Boston Police Department.
A Plymouth mom who was seeking an affordable wheelchair van for her son has been gifted a new one by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Two people were wounded, including a possible suspect, in a shooting near the White House on Saturday evening, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
One person was arrested after Foxboro school officials say two dozen young people threw toilet paper all over the front of the school, and another eight broke in.
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
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 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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.