Rain, wildfire smoke don't stop people from enjoying signature New England summer fun
People headed to Revere Beach and Fenway Park this weekend despite smoke from Canadian wildfires and rain moving through the area.
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People headed to Revere Beach and Fenway Park this weekend despite smoke from Canadian wildfires and rain moving through the area.
An air quality alert has been extended through Thursday in Massachusetts.
There's an air quality alert in Massachusetts due to Canadian wildfire smoke in the forecast. WBZ-TV executive weather producer Terry Eliasen has the latest forecast.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
The heat expected in the Boston area wasn't nearly as oppressive as it could have been because of wildfire smoke from Canada. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Wildfire smoke turned the skyies over Boston yellow and blocked out the sun, resulting in cooler temperatures. WBZ-TV meteorologist Terry Eliasen explains.
Smoke from Canadian and U.S. wildfires is headed for Massachusetts. WBZ-TV meteorologists Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen discuss air quality concerns, as well as summer heat and more weekend rain in the forecast.
The greatest concentration of New Jersey wildfire smoke in Massachusetts is likely to occur during Friday morning.
As rain is in the forecast for much of Massachusetts on Thursday, those on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley are welcoming the relief from the wildfire smoke that's been heavy for them this week.
WBZ meteorologists Eric Fisher, Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen look at the benefits and drawbacks of raking leaves, the latest wildfire smoke update in Boston and the potential for record warmth on Halloween.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
It is happening again. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has impacted millions of Americans including some in the most western parts of Massachusetts.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Medical professionals warn that the smoke could have serious health effects.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Friday night's sunset and nearly full moon have a chance to be extra special.
Many onlookers came out to experience the strong ocean wind and rough seas on the coast of Massachusetts.
The September nor'easter is leaving its mark across the state, with several reports of trees and wires down in multiple communities.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Despite the storm gradually winding down, some minor impacts are still expected from flooding to coastal concerns.
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Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
Despite the storm gradually winding down, some minor impacts are still expected from flooding to coastal concerns.
The September nor'easter is leaving its mark across the state, with several reports of trees and wires down in multiple communities.
Logan Airport in Boston is seeing flight delays and cancellations due to the nor'easter this weekend.
Many onlookers came out to experience the strong ocean wind and rough seas on the coast of Massachusetts.
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Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
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.
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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.
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Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
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