95-Year-Old WWII Veteran Fights Off Robber With Cane
An elderly World War II veteran fought off a robber who he says tried to take his wallet over the weekend.
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An elderly World War II veteran fought off a robber who he says tried to take his wallet over the weekend.
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.
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.
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Merrimack River due to two breaks in a pressurized water main.
One person was killed and a family of four was hospitalized after Massachusetts State Police say an 81-year-old wrong-way driver caused two crashes late Saturday night.
One man was killed, and four others were injured in a Saturday morning shooting in Mattapan.
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper is currently off the job after police said he was seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Merrimack River due to two breaks in a pressurized water main.
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper is currently off the job after police said he was seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
One person was killed and a family of four was hospitalized after Massachusetts State Police say an 81-year-old wrong-way driver caused two crashes late Saturday night.
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.
Video shows a duck boat filled with people flipped while exiting the Charles River in Cambridge on Saturday.
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."
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.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
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.
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.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
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.