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.
Alvin Campbell was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash over the weekend.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
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.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
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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.
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.
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