Health officials warn swimmers to stay out of water at Plum Island after sewage leak
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being pumped into the Merrimack River in Haverhill, flowing downstream to Plum Island in Newburyport.
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Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being pumped into the Merrimack River in Haverhill, flowing downstream to Plum Island in Newburyport.
One person was rescued and one remains missing after a boat capsized off Salisbury Beach at the mouth of the Merrimack River on Saturday.
Two women who were pulled from the Merrimack River near Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts on Sunday night have died.
Two women who were pulled from the Merrimack River near Plum Island have died.
A Plum Island resident anonymously donated $1 million to save the iconic Pink House.
The iconic "Pink House" that sits on the marsh off the Plum Island Turnpike will be demolished.
Firefighters found the fire right next to a Christmas tree in the living room.
A fire broke out at a home on Plum Island Thursday evening.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The rear of the house was washed away Friday morning as the storm intensified.
A dredging project designed to help with marine navigation is now helping to reinforce the shoreline.
A dredging project designed to help with marine navigation is now helping to reinforce the shoreline. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The $9 million effort to restore the beach on Plum Island is now underway.
Newburyport is removing large sand bags that have been ripped apart on Plum Island.
Plum Island homeowners are upset large sand bags are now buried and breaking apart on the beach.
Kevin Whalen took off from the southern tip of the island Monday morning for the 10-mile journey and completed the swim in just over four hours.
Three people were rescued Wednesday afternoon in the area of Plum Island after they were swimming off a sand bar in the Merrimack River.
The move is an attempt to reduce overcrowding on the beach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flames could be seen ripping through the roof of a home on Plum Island.
The food here goes way beyond your standard breakfast fare.
Plum Island is now under a voluntary evacuation, the first one since 2015.
Just steps from the beach and the Atlantic Ocean, is a little seaside shack you might not even notice. It is a house, converted into a restaurant that customers can't get enough of.
Up and down the coast Thursday, roads were closed and emergency responders rescued people from flooded vehicles and homes.
The causeway providing access to Plum Island flooded during Thursday's storm, cutting off access to the barrier island.
The rescue is the latest in a busy week after riptides pulled dozens of people out into the deep.
An inspection uncovered more rodent problems at the Starbucks in Boston's South Station.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions on the November 2026 ballot.
Two men died early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at an apartment in Nashua, New Hampshire.
A group of state senators are rolling out a "fun agenda" for Massachusetts.
A pet owner says her dog died after going into the water at a West Roxbury park and she suspects an algae bloom is to blame.
The weather forecast shows a risk of heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms in the Boston area Tuesday.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions on the November 2026 ballot.
Two men died early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at an apartment in Nashua, New Hampshire.
A group of state senators are rolling out a "fun agenda" for Massachusetts.
A partial Red Line shutdown will affect eight MBTA stations in the Boston area during the 10-day closure.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
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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.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
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Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
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.