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Shoppers flocked to Christmas Tree Shops across Massachusetts Sunday to make their final trips to buy everything from holiday decor to patio furniture.
Weekend weather; Surveillance video of Somerville break-ins; Police warning about mailboxes;
Thieves have been breaking into homes through open and unlocked windows. A doorbell camera caught one suspect on video.
After failing to repay bankruptcy lenders, the Christmas Tree Shops are preparing for liquidation and store closing sales.
A Somerville man has been charged following a weekend shooting in the lobby of a Malden apartment complex.
A body was found on Route 93 south in Medford early Tuesday morning and the investigation led to long delays during rush hour.
Foodies know Somerville has a ton to offer and this week, there's a chance to sample dozens of restaurants all in one place.
Somerville Public Schools and the city of Somerville announced that Winter Hill Community School will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to safety concerns and students will resume class on Thursday, June 8, at other locations.
A Somerville elementary school is closed after chunks of concrete fell. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A Somerville elementary school was closed Friday out of an abundance of caution after a piece of concrete crashed onto a stairwell this week.
There are a few outdoor festivals this weekend, including one celebrating the start of Pride Month.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A Somerville woman has been charged with assaulting her mother after she was found dead in her apartment last Sunday.
After a six year hiatus, the Memorial Day parade in Somerville took place Sunday under a clear blue sky and lots of patriotism.
The Lego Discovery Center at Assembly Row in Somerville has reopened after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation.
Weekend weather; Postal worker warns of fire; Manhole explosion; Peabody safer school zones
A manhole cover ended up impaled in the roof a triple-decker home after an explosion in Somerville Thursday.
Neighbors in Somerville are calling into question unmarked speed bumps that seem to appear out of nowhere to oncoming drivers.
A man says he hit an unmarked speed bump, causing $1600 damage to his car. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A total of four orphaned baby squirrels were rescued.
A total of four orphaned baby squirrels were rescued.
Your voice can be stolen and used by artificial intelligence to sound just like you and it only takes seconds.
Somerville may be the first city in the nation to pass protections for people in polyamorous relationships.
A newly passed ordinance protects polyamorous people from workplace discrimination or biased policing based on their relationship structure. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
"Bob's Burgers" actor Eugene Mirman said Friday that he is doing "relatively alright" after crashing his car into a New Hampsire toll booth.
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.
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."
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.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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.
Easter is Sunday. 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.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
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.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.