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Cohasset standoff after chainsaw incident; Roslindale building collapse, ‘Cadillac’ Frank Salemme dies; NEXT Weather forecast
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Several Roslindale businesses were evacuated Sunday morning after a car slammed into a building, leaving significant damage.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
WBZ-TV's Jordan Jagolinzer reports.
Police say Wagner Ernesto Tejeda-Pena may be in the Roslindale, Lawrence or Rhode Island area.
Two residents were forced out of a home in Roslindale after a fire erupted at their home.
A Roslindale man is facing two separate arraignments for unsolved rapes that are now linked to him through DNA evidence.
Two men from Massachusetts drowned after their kayak overturned in a lake in Morgan, Vermont on Tuesday.
The man shot and killed outside of a Roslindale gas station Friday night is being identified by his mentor as Dreshaun Johnson.
A Roslindale gas station was surrounded by police and taped off as a crime scene after a shooting on Friday night.
Distraction Brewing Company launched a new yearlong campaign where they will partner with local artists to create a charitable beer.
Alicia Heywood's family and friends sat in a Brockton courtroom Thursday as Akil Jackson, the man who allegedly killed her outside of Sullivan's Pharmacy in Roslindale, made his first appearance.
Akil Jackson, wanted in connection with a deadly shooting near Sullivan's Pharmacy in Roslindale last month, was taken into custody Wednesday in West Bridgewater.
A motorcycle operator was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a mail truck in Roslindale on Wednesday.
Police are searching for Akil Jackson in connection with a deadly shooting near Sullivan's Pharmacy in Roslindale last week.
Boston Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place in Roslindale.
A woman has died after being shot Thursday afternoon near Sullivan's Pharmacy in Roslindale.
A father-daughter startup in Roslindale is trying to make a difference by selling t-shirts to raise money for several causes.
With the recent push from state officials for everyone to get tested, some people are left waiting in long lines or struggling to get an appointment.
Four people were injured in a car crash Thursday night on Washington Street in Roslindale, according to Boston police. They say one of those people is in critical condition.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles branch on Washington Street in Roslindale is closed indefinitely due to a "facility issue,."
Twelve children were sent to the hospital Thursday morning after a student released pepper spray inside a Boston school.
A 35-year-old man was shot and killed on Paine Street in Roslindale Saturday night, just minutes from the police station.
One man has life-threatening injuries after two men were shot in Roslindale on Thursday afternoon.
The Fall can be a busy time for families and mowing the lawn often falls to the bottom of priority list. But there's an app for that.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
The world premiere of "Black Swan" is being held in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
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.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
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.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
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.
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.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.