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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.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
The body of a man who fell through the ice last weekend on Cape Cod was found Friday morning.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
USA Today recently released its rankings of the best museums, and several from Massachusetts and New England made the list.
Police in two Massachusetts communities have issued warnings to anyone who joins so-called "mall takeovers" planned for Friday.
The best chance for snow accumulation and snow-covered roads will be later Friday, after 8 p.m.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
The body of a man who fell through the ice last weekend on Cape Cod was found Friday morning.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Police in two Massachusetts communities have issued warnings to anyone who joins so-called "mall takeovers" planned for Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
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.
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.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Two more movie theater chains are closing locations in Massachusetts. Experts say megaplexes need to make major changes.
The Neiman Marcus store at Copley Place in Boston is closing, Saks Global announced.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
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.
Beverly Hills apologized to Jaylen Brown for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists as the Boston Celtics rolled over the Golden State Warriors.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills' claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
Stefon Diggs made a brief appearance in court in Dedham, Massachusetts Friday to face criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his personal chef.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.