Ballot Question 2: Should Mass. Allow Physician-Assisted Suicide?
Question Two would allow a terminally ill patient to request medication from a doctor to end his or her life.
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Question Two would allow a terminally ill patient to request medication from a doctor to end his or her life.
Paying for college is not only a problem for recent grads. Those big bills are staying with families for decades and it could wind up costing some their retirement.
Few would expose themselves to the sun's ultraviolet rays without some protection. But you may already be doing that inside your home.
It's a frustration shared by millions of job seekers. They think they're a good match for a position, send in a resume, and then – nothing.
Injuries, a big clean up, and thousands of dollars of home repairs. That's what a number of homeowners are facing after their shower doors spontaneously explode.
When it comes to buying your coffee, gas, or groceries, the future is now. There have never been more options to pay with a smartphone.
Organic produce and organic meat have been available for long time, and now organic liquor is an option.
Newburyport has teamed up with Generate for Schools; a local company that helps businesses cut their own costs while raising money at the same time.
It's back to packing lunches for school again. One important step in packing lunches is to make sure the food stays at the right temperature before your child eats it.
With a few adjustments, it is possible for a college student to avoid packing on the pounds.
Selling old and unwanted electronics could prove valuable for sellers looking to get some extra cash.
It's the latest lure by cigarette makers. Companies say their electronic cigarettes offer a blast of vitamins with every puff.
When shopping for milk we used to have a few simple choices: whole, 2%, or skim, but now there are more options than ever in the dairy aisle like soy, almond, coconut, and rice.
Movie stars and members of the royal family don't have to worry about the cost of their wedding, but most other brides have limits on what they can spend on their big day. Even for those on a budget, the cost can be significant.
Over the past several years, there have been dozens of reports of glass table tops exploding. However, little has been done to warn consumers.
The idea we can sleepwalk is both disconcerting and mystifying.
It may sound a bit crazy, but barefoot running is actually a new craze and you'll see people all over Boston running without shoes.
The standard webcam feature can create a very real security threat.
The average cookout costs less this year.
There are all kinds of fancy gadgets you can buy to protect your phone, e-reader or tablet, but Consumer Reports found a simple zip-top plastic bag from the grocery store works just as well.
Body scanners are popping up at local malls, but the machines have nothing to do with national security.
Retailers are sending 20-percent more email than they did a year ago.
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a warning to women when it comes to stress on the job.
Blood pressure, diabetes, even heart conditions are now being checked by patients themselves.
People are entering all kinds of extremely sensitive data on these hand held devices which can present security risks.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn and some were seen assaulting an employee.
There are new businesses and places to live in downtown Boston.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.