Man drowns in river in Newbury despite valiant efforts of good Samaritans
A Byfield man drowned after he was swept up by a raging river in Newbury, despite the courageous efforts of a group of people who formed a human chain to save him.
Bill Belichick leaving Patriots has Boston sports talk radio buzzing
There is plenty to talk about on Boston sports radio following the departure of Bill Belichick from the New England Patriots.
Norwood firefighters save driver hanging from tree after escape from flooded car
A driver who couldn't swim had to hang on to a tree after his car was suddenly submerged in a flood in Norwood Wednesday morning.
Central Massachusetts businesses hope for snow storm boost
A lot of people and businesses are excited for the first real snow storm for different reasons.
Worcester calling for "patience" ahead of snow storm with plow driver shortage
As an impending snow storm approaches, Worcester is getting ready, despite a shortage of plow drivers.
Flames rip through Chelsea restaurant
Flames ripped through a Mexican restaurant in Chelsea on Wednesday, but fortunately no one was hurt.
Protesters block BU Bridge calling for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Dozens of protesters blocked traffic on the Boston University Bridge for about two hours Thursday.
Massachusetts lawmakers look to make $250M available for migrant housing
The Massachusetts House and Senate each is set to present a bill to help amid an influx of migrants at emergency shelters.
Andover schools closed as teachers strike for first time in 30 years
For the first time in 30 years Andover school teachers are on strike, saying they didn't have a choice.
MBTA hopes to have all 191 slow zone speed restrictions removed next year
The MBTA has a total of 191 total slow zones right now. They hope to remove 39 before end of this year and the rest in 2024.
Witness describes hiding in bowling alley during mass shooting in Maine
A witness at the mass shooting at a Lewiston, Maine bowling alley described the terror inside as he hid on top of a machine.
Old North Church restoration project offers rare look inside tombs built in 1732
The tomb doors below the Old North Church in Boston are being replaced for the first time since the 1800s, giving archaeologists and historians a rare look inside.
Needham man with relatives held hostage by Hamas pushes for immediate release
Jason Greenberg of Needham has five relatives who are being held hostage by Hamas.
Sail Blind program gives people who are blind the chance to learn to sail
The Sail Blind program gives people who are blind the chance to learn to sail, gain independence and have fun.
Accused killer captured in Florida now held without bail in Waltham murder
A man charged with a murder in Waltham earlier this year is now being held without bail.