Whitman-Hanson School District lays off 23 due to massive budget gap
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District has laid off 23 people because of a massive, unexpected budget deficit.
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The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District has laid off 23 people because of a massive, unexpected budget deficit.
The Whitman-Hanson School District is moving ahead with plans to cut 25 jobs to close a $1.4 million budget gap.
Dozens of educators in the Whitman-Hanson school district could lose their jobs in the middle of the year because of a surprising budget issue.
A fire that broke out at a home in Whitman was caused by a pet snake enclosure.
A boil water order has been issued for five Massachusetts towns: Abington, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, and Whitman.
A three-sport athlete at Whitman-Hanson High School in Massachusetts has made her senior year a comeback story as she recovered from a debilitating injury.
Kevin Kangethe is finally in custody in Massachusetts, nearly a year after police say he killed his girlfriend and fled to Kenya.
The school district is hoping the dog can chase off the geese on the athletic fields.
A curious 10-year-old boy got stuck inside a chimney at his home in Massachusetts and firefighters were called in to get him out.
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from the chimney of his home. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Maggie Mbitu was found in a car at a Logan Airport garage on Nov. 2, three days after her family reported her missing.
Maggie Mbitu was found in a car at a Logan Airport garage on Nov. 2, three days after her family reported her missing. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
A man charged with killing a woman in Massachusetts has been captured in Kenya for a second time.
The fire department in Whitman came to the rescue of a horse Sunday morning after the animal was unable to get back on her feet.
Maggie Mbitu's family is furious that the man accused of killing her was able to escape from police in Africa.
A man accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a car at Logan Airport escaped from police custody in Kenya.
Kevin Kangethe, the man wanted for the brutal murder of Maggie Mbitu, who was found dead in a car at Logan Airport last year, has been captured.
No one was hurt after a building partially collapsed in Whitman on Wednesday morning.
The new Hornstra Farms in Whitman has taken over the site of the old Peaceful Meadows Farm.
Weekend weather; President visits Maine; Missing woman found dead at Logan Airport; Video shows car into building
The body of missing Whitman woman Margaret "Maggie" Mbitu was found in a car at a Logan Airport garage. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A bear was spotted in the Massachusetts town shortly before trick-or-treating time.
A car dealership in Whitman was hit by thieves twice in one night and other dealers are worried they might be next.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
More than 4,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to Boston kids by the Corey C. Griffin Foundation.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians voted to authorize a strike as the decision to remove Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Federal agents boarded two cruise ships in Boston and arrested 11 workers in "Operation Tidal Wave."
Amy Colozzo, a licensed clinical social worker and is the co-chair of the Massachusetts chapter of Postpartum Support International, talks about local resources available for mothers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
The Red Sox held off the Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown got a chance to face his former team on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Eagles were in town for the first of two joint practices.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.