Young soldier from Boston missing in World War II identified 79 years later
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Army Air Forces Pvt. Joseph E. Lescaut was reported captured when U.S. forces on the Bataan peninsula in the Philippines surrendered to the Japanese in 1942.
Moving forward, the intersection of Princeton and Brooks streets will be known as Guitano "Danny" Festa Square.
Army Air Force Staff Sergeant Charles McMackin was 26 years old when his plane was hit in 1943.
Arthur Butler, of Marlboro, is now 100 years old.
A World War II veteran in California who is 104-years old has one wish for Valentine's Day.
A team of eight wreck divers working with the Smithsonian Channel located a World War II warship six miles from Maine's shore.
Today the world paused to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the beginning of the end of World War II - including a Malden man who was there.
He has no living family, but the turnout for the funeral of a World War II veteran from Lawrence was huge none and the less.
A World War II vet is on a mission to remind folks of the contribution he and his now aging comrades made to preserving the American way of life more than seven decades ago.
The sacrifices of thousands of Marines were remembered at the State House
The first trailer for the new Belichick-narrated documentary showcases the Patriots head coach's voice.
Four priceless war medals were stolen from a veteran before his death.
A night at the old ball yard is never a bad way to spend your birthday, but a 100-year-old World War II veteran has everyone beat.
Many know Chicago is known as "the Windy City" and Wrigley Field is one of America's oldest baseball stadiums, but there are a lot of other things about this great city that are not widely known.
Ten New England D-Day veterans received France's highest honor Friday at the Museum of World War II in Natick.
A missile-shaped ocean robot from Cape Cod is helping to unlock a tragic seven-decades-old mystery.
An effort to get guns off the street in Worcester brought in more than 100 weapons, plus an unexpected piece of history.
After the great Depression of the 30s and during World War II, companies found they could pay the women less than they had paid the men.
An outcry over the initial plan to exclude the memorial encouraged city officials to change the route.
At long last, A World War II veteran from Pawtucket has finally received a Bronze Star for acts of bravery and merit on the battlefield in Europe.
Euclid Joseph Peltier, affectionately known as "Ed," was honored at a most inspiring memorial service a few days back.
The Kraft family who are longtime supporters of the men and women in uniform hosted the veterans thanks to the World War II foundation.
Over 2,500 names have been etched in granite and bronze on the Wakefield memorial.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Massachusetts began testifying at her trial Friday.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
A woman said the suspect broke into her apartment while she was sleeping.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Duxbury began testifying at her trial Friday.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
More than half a dozen white sharks have been spotted close to shore in Scarborough, Maine over a 48-hour period, prompting warnings and increased monitoring near a popular beach.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
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 lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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 rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.