Framingham deputy fire chief calls for more lifeguards, caution after teen drowns
More lifeguards and being cautious in the water will increase swimmers' safety in the water, according to Framingham Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Sullivan.
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More lifeguards and being cautious in the water will increase swimmers' safety in the water, according to Framingham Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Sullivan.
Framingham Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Sullivan says swimmers can take simple steps to protect themselves in the water. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, state officials are warning families about the risk of drownings.
A mother who lost her son to a drowning in 2022 is urging other parents to be careful with their children when they're at the pool or the beach. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Swim Angelfish helped children on the autism spectrum and their families learn to stay safe in the water.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is also adding more lifeguards to 32 of its most popular swimming areas.
The DCR is warning swimmers to stay in designated swim areas and use the buddy system as large crowds are expected to visit state beaches this weekend. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Local organizations and companies are promoting ways to keep kids safe this summer after two young children with autism were found dead near bodies of water in the last two months. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Thousands of people spent their Mother's Day walking for peace in Boston Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday to win the rain-shortened series.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras ended up with a bruised right hand after he was hit by a fastball from Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez Sunday.
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle wore his pant legs near his knees showing his pink socks on Mother's Day.
Thousands of families went to the Public Garden in Boston Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and Make Way for Ducklings.
Thousands of people spent their Mother's Day walking for peace in Boston Sunday.
Thousands of families went to the Public Garden in Boston Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and Make Way for Ducklings.
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle wore his pant legs near his knees showing his pink socks on Mother's Day.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday to win the rain-shortened series.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras ended up with a bruised right hand after he was hit by a fastball from Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez Sunday.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
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 "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday to win the rain-shortened series.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras ended up with a bruised right hand after he was hit by a fastball from Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez Sunday.
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle wore his pant legs near his knees showing his pink socks on Mother's Day.
Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their PWHL semifinal series on Friday night.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.