Fires lead to unhealthy air quality north of Boston
Smoke from multiple brush fires burning in Massachusetts on Tuesday caused air quality concerns north of Boston.
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Smoke from multiple brush fires burning in Massachusetts on Tuesday caused air quality concerns north of Boston.
The brush fires burning in Massachusetts are having an impact on students in Salem. Crews in Middleton are also trying to get flames under control. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A water main break left crews without pivotal fire hydrants as they attempted to get brush fires under control in Salem.
Brush fires in Salem continue to burn and the smoke could be detected in the air in Massachusetts as far south as Boston.
There's a shop in Salem, Massachusetts where they claim to be able to take a photo of your aura.
Firefighters were on the scene in Salem, Massachusetts Sunday as several brush fires burned through dozens of acres and coming close to some homes.
A high school football player comes from a long line of athletes in Salem, Massachusetts and now he's honoring his family's legacy and making his own mark as high school football captain.
Cars are seen illegally zipping past school buses with their stop signs fully extended as kids are crossing the street.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than a dog costume parade, a "Hocus Pocus" themed tour, a spooky museum party and a festival dedicated to all things pumpkin spice?
Salem is the latest city in Massachusetts to test out a guaranteed income program.
Salem is the newest Massachusetts city to try giving cash directly to low-income residents.
Salem is laying out the plans to welcome the surge of visitors who will hit the city ahead of Halloween.
Halloween may be over a month away but one candy store in Massachusetts is hard at work getting sweets ready for the spooky season.
An author from the North Shore of Massachusetts wrote a children's book teaching kids how to deal with loved ones living with Alzheimer's.
A Salem, Massachusetts teacher accused of trying to meet up with a teen for sex has pleaded not guilty to several charges.
Massachusetts is home to four of the hottest real estate markets in the country this year, a new ranking says.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
A waterfront restaurant in Salem is doing its part to help a Norwood boy after the health department shut down his ice cream stand fundraiser.
Two dozen dogs arrived in Massachusetts early Wednesday from Charleston, South Carolina, just hours before Tropical Storm Debby hit.
With tourism booming - especially around Halloween - the city of Salem will be charging tour guides 3,500% more for a tour guide license in 2025.
Salem's mayor said the licensing fee had not been reviewed recently, which is why tour guides will see the massive hike.
Two kids were arrested and charged with vandalism after racist graffiti was found on a sidewalk in Salem.
Two juveniles were arrested and charged with vandalism after racist graffiti was found on a sidewalk in Salem. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Twenty-two specialty breed dogs have arrived in Massachusetts and will be going up for adoption the MSPCA says.
An Oklahoma man was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at the Satanic Temple in Salem earlier this month.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Deprived of the chance to win and get in, Boston clinched hours later when Detroit lost in regulation to New Jersey and the Red Wings were eliminated from contention.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.