Feeding frenzy for whales in Gulf of Maine
All kinds of whales are feasting in the waters off New England.
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All kinds of whales are feasting in the waters off New England.
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but they still face threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.
Governor Healey has withdrawn her proposal to remove the humpback whale off of the state's endangered species list.
Michael Packard said he was nearly swallowed by a whale off Cape Cod. His story is now the subject of a new documentary.
The video was taken on Stellwagen Bank off the coast of Provincetown.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the sight as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of four killer whales swimming south of Nantucket.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the site as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of 4 killer whales swimming south of Nantucket. WBZ-TV’s Sarah Wroblewski reports.
Growing up on the seacoast of New Hampshire, Amy Warren loved whales for as long as she can remember.
Growing up on the seacoast of New Hampshire, Amy Warren loved whales for as long as she can remember. WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski reports.
The missing tags could wash up anywhere, NOAA says.
The critically endangered right whale is getting some help from researchers. The less than 400 left in the ocean are threatened by fisherman and ships, and scientists voyaging up the east coast are hoping to learn how to protect the marine mammal.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Massachusetts-based Ocean Alliance announced it successfully used its "SnotBot" drone to tag endangered blue and fin whales for the first time ever. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum houses the world's largest collection of logbooks with over 2,500 dating back to 1668.
Researchers are feverishly trying to disentangle a right whale that's wrapped up in some type of rope and other material.
The mother and her calf were spotted in the canal Sunday morning, shutting down the waterway for most of the day.
The first right whale mom and calf pair have arrived for the season in Cape Cod Bay.
The Cape Cod Canal is back open after a whale sighting prompted its closure early Sunday.
Three right whales were spotted making their way through the waterway on Sunday afternoon.
Three right whales closed the canal for 24 hours as they passed through the waterway.
There are estimated to only be 340 of the whales left in the world.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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 Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
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 rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.