Abington Man Targeted By Kidnapping Scam With New Twist
According to Rockland and Abington Police there have been a number of reports of people receiving phone calls on their cell phones and being told their children have been kidnapped.
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According to Rockland and Abington Police there have been a number of reports of people receiving phone calls on their cell phones and being told their children have been kidnapped.
Gov. Deval Patrick says Massachusetts came through the blizzard reasonably well, but about 144,000 residents are still without power.
The threat of coastal flooding prompted Marshfield police to issue a Code Red Alert, asking coastal residents to self evacuate to safe place for next two high tides.
A Middleboro man was linked by investigators Thursday to 24 arsons in southeastern Massachusetts since late last year.
Route 3 could get a massive makeover on the South Shore if a Quincy lawyer has his way.
Sea turtles typically wash up on Cape Cod, but this week, two made rare appearances on the South Shore.
A firefighters' organization is offering a $5,000 reward to help solve a series of arson fires in communities south of Boston.
The state has closed 9 South Shore beaches to swimmers after testing showed elevated bacteria counts in the water due to recent heavy rains.
Nothing beats a fresh cold glass of milk. So, in honor of June being National Dairy Month, here is a list of local dairies that offer home delivery.
Two dozen Cairn terrier dogs are now up for adoption at the MSPCA after being rescued from a home on the South Shore.
More than two dozen dogs recovered in a hoarding case on the South Shore are all expected to recover, the MSPCA-Angell announced on Sunday.
Prominent South Shore businessman Bill O'Connell is out on bail after being charged with drug trafficking and rape of a child under the age of 16.
Some of the disks that were accidentally released from a New Hampshire wastewater treatment plant have reached the South Shore.
Police are trying to find a robber on the South Shore who doused a clerk with lighter fluid, pulled out a match, and threatened to set her on fire.
Several adult harp and hooded seals have arrived on Massachusetts beaches from Canada and are enjoying the Bay State's snow-covered sand.
People and businesses from all over the South Shore are coming together to help Scituate residents affected by the Christmas weekend storm.
A Woburn, Massachusetts man and his 10-year-old Labrador are recovering after they were attacked by a rottweiler.
Families in Lexington, Massachusetts say they're out thousands of dollars after a travel company took their money and canceled a youth soccer team's long-awaited trip to Europe just one week before departure.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
Mayor Wu and state lawmakers announced $4 million will go toward improving outdoor drug use issues in the area known as Mass and Cass.
The bill will affect the Cannabis Control Commission and marijuana possession limits in Massachusetts.
The family of a man shot and killed by a Boston police officer last month in Roxbury is demanding accountability for his death.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Mayor Wu and state lawmakers announced $4 million will go toward improving outdoor drug use issues in the area known as Mass and Cass.
The bill will affect the Cannabis Control Commission and marijuana possession limits in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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.
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 bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. 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.
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 Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
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.