"Just say whoa," Popular mini horse teaches Wakefield students about dangers of bullying
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
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Wakefield teen Mateo Ventura accused of trying to support ISIS with gift card scheme
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Fire tears through building on Main Street in Wakefield
An investigation is underway after a fire damaged a multi-use building in Wakefield on Sunday afternoon.
Car crashes into Wakefield yoga studio
No injuries were reported Sunday afternoon when a driver crashed into a yoga studio in Wakefield.
State Trooper, Tow Truck Driver Hit By SUV On I-95 In Wakefield
A Massachusetts State Trooper and a tow truck driver were hit by an SUV on Route 95 in Wakefield early Tuesday morning.
Wakefield Church Bell Found In Debris Months After Fire
Cleanup is underway two months after the First Baptist Church of Wakefield was destroyed by a fire.
'Like A Death In The Family': Historic Church Destroyed By Fire
Members of a historic Wakefield church are thanking firefighters and the community for their support after a lightning strike likely sparked a massive fire Tuesday night.
Historic Church Destroyed By Fire In Wakefield
A massive fire ripped through the First Baptist Church of Wakefield Tuesday night.
Racial Slurs Found Written On Rocks Behind Wakefield Elementary School
Police are investigating after two racial slurs were found written on rocks behind a Wakefield school.
Dog Attacks Puppy At Wakefield Park
A puppy was rushed into emergency surgery after she was attacked by another dog in Wakefield. Police are searching for the other dog.
Threat Directed At Maryland School Locks Down Similarly Named Mass. School
An online threat directed at a Maryland school briefly put Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School on lockdown.
Veteran Wakefield Fire Captain Accused Of Indecent Assault
A veteran Wakefield fire Captain has been placed on administrative leave with pay while he is under investigation for allegedly indecently assaulting a young woman.
Firefighters Brave Frigid Temperatures In Attempt To Save Stranded Deer
Firefighters in cold water suits inched onto the ice of a Wakefield pond in an attempt to rescue a stranded deer.
Coyote Sightings Put Wakefield Residents On Alert
Over the last month, residents in the town of Wakefield have been seeing coyotes almost every day, including two sightings on Thursday.
Woman Found Dead In Wakefield Apartment Building After Fire
A 71-year-old woman was found dead after a fire at an apartment building in Wakefield overnight.
Wakefield Board Of Selectmen Debate Name Change
Is the term "selectman" outdated when women are on the board? That is the issue before Wakefield's Board of Selectmen, and it may go to the voters before it is settled.
Route 128 Reopened In Wakefield After Tanker Crash, Fuel Spill
Part of Route 128 was shut down Saturday morning while HAZMAT teams dealt with a dangerous fuel leak caused by a tanker truck rollover crash.
Icy Roads Cause 55-Car Pileup On Route 128 In Wakefield
More than 55 cars were involved in a massive pileup near the Wakefield-Lynnfield line.
Police Searching For Evidence Related To 2015 Wakefield Murder
Police are searching in Wakefield for evidence related to an April 2015 murder.
Man Stabbed In Neck With Golf Club Shaft During Fight
An 18-year-old was transported by MedFlight after being stabbed by the shaft of a golf club during a fight in Wakefield.
Wakefield High Honors Man Who Coached For Nearly 50 Years
A former cross country coach who led Wakefield High School runners for nearly 50 years, including former Sen. Scott Brown, was honored Monday for his impact on the program.
Surveillance Video Shows Train Slamming Into Pickup Truck
A crash involving a pickup truck and a Commuter Rail train in Wakefield was caught on a nearby business's surveillance camera.
Phantom Gourmet: Southern Food At The Porch In Wakefield
For southern natives transplanted to New England, real deal southern fare can be hard to find. So Nashville native Jonathan Post took the recipes he grew up on and started serving them at a small counter service spot.
Phantom Gourmet: Blue Moon Grill
A truly great breakfast only comes along once in a blue moon--unless you're eating at the Blue Moon Grill.
New Wakefield Rotary Configuration Causes Confusion, Uproar
Many drivers in Massachusetts consider traffic rotaries to be a pain in their struts, but a new roundabout configuration up in Wakefield really has a lot of commuters fired up.
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Rhamondre Stevenson suffers ankle injury vs. Chargers
The running back suffered an injury that abruptly ended New England's second drive of the game.
Two killed in Webster wrong-way crash on on Route 395
Police say two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 395 South on Saturday night.
Ortiz wants to see Red Sox acquire Juan Soto this offseason
f anyone knows about taking a big swing in Boston, it's David Ortiz. And Big Papi is hoping to see new Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow take a massive swing in his first offseason in the front office.
Carolina Panthers wouldn't make sense for Bill Belichick's next job
A new report from Adam Schefter should quiet chatter about Bill Belichick heading to the Carolina Panthers.
Mac Jones still active for Week 13 vs. Chargers
The 2-9 Patriots are making a change at quarterback, but Mac Jones in still active for New England's Week 13 game against the L.A. Chargers at Gillette Stadium.
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DA: Fatal stabbing of man in parking lot at Kowloon Restaurant was accidental
The Essex County District Attorney's Office said there didn't appear to be anyone else involved and the stabbing was an accident.
Memorial will remember the "Worcester 6" as tributes pour in on 24th anniversary of Cold Storage Fire
A ceremony will be held at the Franklin Street Fire Station, the site of the fire.
Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
NH crews battle car fire as hundreds of rounds of ammo inside car explode
On Saturday, New Hampshire crews tried to extinguish a car fire on I-93 as ammunition inside the vehicle kept exploding.
Mother of Palestinian student shot in Vermont says he is paralyzed
Hisham Awartani's mother previously said her son may not be able to move his legs for the rest of his life after the shooting left him with a bullet in his spine.
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Holliston small business Boston Honey Co. offers honey, skin care and holiday gifts
From honey and skin care to beeswax candles, Boston Honey Co. has a variety of products that are perfect for the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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Rhamondre Stevenson suffers ankle injury vs. Chargers
The running back suffered an injury that abruptly ended New England's second drive of the game.
Ortiz wants to see Red Sox acquire Juan Soto this offseason
f anyone knows about taking a big swing in Boston, it's David Ortiz. And Big Papi is hoping to see new Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow take a massive swing in his first offseason in the front office.
Carolina Panthers wouldn't make sense for Bill Belichick's next job
A new report from Adam Schefter should quiet chatter about Bill Belichick heading to the Carolina Panthers.
Mac Jones still active for Week 13 vs. Chargers
The 2-9 Patriots are making a change at quarterback, but Mac Jones in still active for New England's Week 13 game against the L.A. Chargers at Gillette Stadium.
3rd annual Army Navy flag football game played in Boston
From boots on the ground to cleats of the field on Saturday the city of Boston hosted the 3rd annual Army Navy Flag Football Game.
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.