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Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A powerful nor'easter is moving into Massachusetts Sunday, bringing gusty winds and lots of rain, especially for communities on the coast.
Communities on the South Shore are preparing for a nor'easter that brings the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding surf.
A chef from Maine who was found dead, wrapped up in a car outside a Massachusetts hospital had been strangled, a prosecutor said.
A man was arrested and charged with murder one week after a man's body was found in a car at a Weymouth hospital.
Big waves and whipping winds are bringing dangerous beach conditions to the Massachusetts coast.
Some beaches in Massachusetts are closed for swimming as Hurricane Erin passes by.
A former preschool teacher in Scituate was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly assaulting several young children at the school.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
As storm season gets closer, Massachusetts coastal towns are ready to support residents and businesses with potential damage.
A man with a metal detector helped find a lost wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.
The Scituate Animal Shelter is offering an opportunity to meet adoptable dogs at its Dine Out For Cats & Dogs event on August 14.
A great white shark approached a boat off Massachusetts and even opened its mouth and it was captured on video.
However, the Scituate food truck's most popular dish might surprise you. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
Ward Hayden of the Outliers have a classic country sound, with a little bit of blues mixed in. WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes has a behind the scenes look at their recent tour.
Scituate, Massachusetts has been called "the most Irish town in America." They will honor 83-year-old Faith Bowker-Maloney at their St. Patrick's Day parade Sunday.
The tide is expected to stay astronomically high until Wednesday morning, which means flooding will still be a concern, and with temperatures dropping, officials say black ice could be a problem, too.
The tide is expected to stay astronomically high until Wednesday morning, which means flooding will still be a concern. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The winter storm is causing flooding at a parking lot in Scituate. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Scituate residents prepared for a messy storm that's expected to bring 30 to 40 mile per hour winds to the coast and cause coastal flooding on Tuesday.
Large snow storm on the way; Harmony Montgomery’s stepmother testifies; Scituate seawall damage
Saturday brought mild, spring-like temperatures, as residents got out to enjoy the nice weather before the cold returns next week, along with a possible storm.
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
Tickets to see the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium are coming in as the cheapest ticket in the divisional round.
Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will bring his iconic puppets, Achmed, Peanut, Walter and more to Boston on his new "Artificial Intelligence" tour.
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury is increasing security after a gun was flashed during a high school track meet earlier this month.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
A Marshfield, Massachusetts police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly caused a serious head-on crash last weekend while off duty.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
One of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna nearly 43 years ago had his first parole hearing Thursday.
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.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell drew some criticism for his play against the Chargers, but said he's not worried about the noise.
The Chicago Cubs introduced third baseman Alex Bregman at Wrigley Field on Thursday, after signing him to a $175 million, five-year contract.
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.