Consumer Expert: Home Warranties Not Always A Good Deal
For a first-time homebuyer, the idea of a house that comes with a warranty can be appealing. But a Haverhill man discovered that promise of peace of mind isn't always as advertised.
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For a first-time homebuyer, the idea of a house that comes with a warranty can be appealing. But a Haverhill man discovered that promise of peace of mind isn't always as advertised.
For parents who receive a diagnosis that their child has Autism Spectrum Disorder, it can be frightening and overwhelming to consider what it means for their child's future.
There's one teacher in Natick who loves her role as a bright young star. In fact, her elementary school has been an important part of her life for a long time.
Worcester native Joyner Lucas may win a Grammy, but he also donates coats to local children.
Henry Winkler says his proudest professional achievement is as a writer of children's books. He sat down with WBZ's Paula Ebben and Liam Martin to discuss his own, life-long struggle with Dyslexia.
Several hundred volunteers packed the gym at Lynn Vocational High School for a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
An app lets you summon the vehicle which is stocked with fruit, vegetables and other products.
Twenty-one people died, smothered by the wave of molasses. Another 150 were injured.
Instead of the relaxing vacation vibe David Rogers expected on his trip to wine country, he was greeted with the sound of saws and hammers.
Raise a glass to a fallen Worcester firefighter and help the young daughter he left behind.
On any given Sunday during Patriots season, you'll find Linda Holliday high above Gillette Stadium cheering on the team and Head Coach Bill Belichick – her life partner for the last 12 years.
Kristen Smith teaches 'A Christmas Carol' to her seventh graders every December. Her love of all things Dickens is obvious.
This is his sixth year as Principal at the Michael J. Perkins School, and Craig Martin gets rave reviews from his students.
It's a unique adventure in learning, with an eye towards the future and what these robots can do is entirely up to the students.
On Saturday night, 48 Hours will take an in depth look at an Easton couple's crusade to clear their son's name.
The college application process has completely changed since most current parents applied for college. WBZ went to a Cambridge company that says they can spend more time with students helping them navigate a complex and expensive process.
A program aims to break down the barrier by teaching future doctors to get to know their special patients and find ways to reach and treat them.
The price of one popular type of Christmas tree is on the way up, and one local seller wants his customers to know.
It's National Adoption Day and for a little boy we introduced you to on Wednesday's Child, the dream is now real.
Joel Jenkins, the pro at the Mt. Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell, hit two holes in one while playing in the New England PGA Vegas Pro-Am.
With a frigid dip at Carson Beach Wednesday, a California man celebrated a journey of more than 3000 miles to fight cancer.
Joseph Case High School Principal Brian McCann wants to encourage his students to take positive risks.
Sending high school musicians on a trip to Australia sounds ambitious, but when you have a Patriots Hall of Famer on your team, you're halfway there.
A ceremony at Boston's State House honored members of law enforcement killed in the line of duty.
People from all over the Boston area are getting ready to lace up their sneakers, and support the work of the Samaritans, to try and prevent suicides.
Tugboat workers in Boston have gone on strike, just days before two of the city's biggest events this summer, Sail Boston and the July 4th fireworks.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
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There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed during what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
Tugboat workers in Boston have gone on strike, just days before two of the city's biggest events this summer, Sail Boston and the July 4th fireworks.
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A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in a stunning trade. The Celtics get Paul George and draft picks in return.
Temperatures were high at Fenway Park, but cooler heads prevailed a day after benches cleared between the Red Sox and Nationals.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
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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
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