Salem school closed for poor air quality created by brush fires
As brush fires in Salem burned for the third day, the smoke was so thick that city officials released high school students early.
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As brush fires in Salem burned for the third day, the smoke was so thick that city officials released high school students early.
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.
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.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
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.
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.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
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.