'A Huge Lifeline': COVID Restrictions Eased For Massachusetts Restaurants
As the vaccine rollout inches forward and COVID rates and hospitalizations decline, Governor Baker says it's time to loosen restrictions.
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As the vaccine rollout inches forward and COVID rates and hospitalizations decline, Governor Baker says it's time to loosen restrictions.
Two to three large "booms" were felt by hundreds of residents just before noon Tuesday.
A man was hit by a car on Highland Avenue in Salem on Saturday morning.
Police were investigating for hours outside of a Salem restaurant, though it is not clear what took place during the incident.
Restaurants are starting to notice an increase in people dining inside as the vaccination rollout continues.
The pandemic has crushed the restaurant industry.
The demand for a coronavirus test in Massachusetts, coupled with the rush for students to return to in-person learning after the holidays has created massive lines at testing centers.
Students and staff at schools in Salem can get free coronavirus tests beginning Monday.
This year, the "Witch City" was not the outrageous street party it normally is on Halloween.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker got some advice on coronavirus safety this Halloween from an unexpected source – a 9-year-old.
Trains leaving North Station this weekend and Halloween weekend will bypass Salem Station.
State and local police located a man who didn't bring his son home to Salem after a pre-arranged visit Tuesday evening.
Surveillance video inside Koto Grill and Sushi shows the moment the owner said she was attacked by an upset customer.
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll tells WBZ-TV's Jon Keller that too many people are still visiting the city this month.
This weekend there will be additional restrictions in place to limit people downtown.
Salem is asking people to celebrate Halloween elsewhere if they haven't already made arrangements.
Over the weekend, the streets of Salem were busy with visitors even in the middle of a pandemic.
Cities and towns are already discussing Halloween festivities and in many places, the holiday will look different.
Salem State wants anyone who went to a large off-campus party a Becket Street apartment Friday night to get a coronavirus test.
Arcades are allowed to reopen across Massachusetts Thursday. The new order went into effect just after midnight.
The "State of the Coast" report by The Trustees focuses on the threat of rising sea levels and powerful storm surges.
A staff member at the LEAP Saltonstall Summer program tested positive for coronavirus, Salem Public Schools announced Monday.
As the city's coronavirus risk level rises, Salem plans to start the year remotely.
The school committee's decision calls for children up to third grade to return to school for in-person learning while all older students will learn remotely.
Salem's Essex Probate and Family Court is closed after someone at the court tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts are about to go down temporarily, according to Gov. Maura Healey.
Several school districts in Massachusetts have delayed the start of classes because of snow overnight and slick roads this morning.
The city admitted this week that it faces challenges in hiring and retaining enough people to do snow removal work.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
The forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts are about to go down temporarily, according to Gov. Maura Healey.
The city admitted this week that it faces challenges in hiring and retaining enough people to do snow removal work.
A Massachusetts man was reunited with the first responders who saved his life last month when a massive tree slammed onto his car, trapping him inside and leaving him seriously injured.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
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.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.