Squirrels Blamed For North Shore Power Outages
One utility company says their animal related outages are higher than they've been in the last five years.
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One utility company says their animal related outages are higher than they've been in the last five years.
Play responsibly, that's the message of the GameSense program inside the new MGM Springfield hotel and casino.
When the Hilltop Steakhouse closed, people were worried that the landmark sign on Route 1 would face the wrecking ball.
The WBZ I-Team's Call For Action helped a Watertown man get a $500 refund from Western Union.
At the 34th annual tomato contest, there were some beauties on display at the Boston Public Market to admire and taste.
Hundreds of kids got everything they needed for the new school year courtesy of the Red Sox and Raytheon.
The fast growing Howe Ridge Fire has destroyed buildings and is forcing residents and vacationers to evacuate. It is why 20 Massachusetts firefighters are headed west.
A case of automotive mistaken identity nearly cost a Hubbardston woman thousands of dollars.
It's a summer camp where the outdoors is the classroom, and nature is the teacher. And you can find it in Boston Harbor.
Commissioner Evans is preparing to leave the force he's served after 38 years.
The festivities were courtesy of the "elves" from the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation. They brought some unexpected joy to kids who can really use it.
Jaylynn Pridgen's 2-year-old phone stopped working after a dunk in the pool. This was a water-resistant Samsung. That's why she bought it.
It's a summer of sports along the Charles River for a special group of people who all have disabilities. The program shows what they can do, not what they can't.
It was the happiest of reunions Monday between a baby who couldn't wait to be born, and the Gloucester firefighters who helped usher her into the world.
When Tara Kilgallen's family arrived at the ticket counter for their trip to Hawaii, they were told they had four tickets. One problem is they are a family of five.
The Shine Initiative, a non-profit in Central Massachusetts, is helping students "shine a light" on good mental health at school.
Boston is cracking down on short-term rentals like Airbnb.
The ring was lost in 1737, and found in 1949. But it wasn't until two weeks ago that the ring found its home.
Boston Medical Center is launching a new campaign to help families dealing with drug addiction.
The College Bound program provides resources and support for high school students from otherwise under-served communities.
A Duxbury woman recently discovered she has been paying real estate taxes on a plastic storage bin worth $50.
The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity has enlisted new leadership for its program, who happens to be a METCO Mom.
A Malden collector is about to light up the Boston night with historic neon signs he's been gathering for decades.
Excitement is hitting a fever pitch in England over this weekend's royal wedding, but across the pond, Americans are also getting in on the fun.
The city's newest neighborhood has become the test track for what could become the future of transportation for all of Boston and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.