Megabucks jackpot is now largest in game's history
The Massachusetts Lottery says the Megabucks jackpot has reached a record high ahead of Saturday's drawing.
Esplanade access on July 4th will be delayed due to extreme heat
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jaylen Brown responds to viral video of crying 6-year-old Celtics fan
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Merrimack River sewage leak stopped, some beaches reopen
The sewage leak into the Merrimack River was stopped Wednesday, and some nearby Massachusetts beaches have reopened for swimming.
Celtics reportedly sign Mitchell Robinson to 3-year deal
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Boston announces free World Cup watch party
Boston is hosting a free World Cup watch party for U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Blue Hill Observatory closed after vandalism
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
See which beaches are closed in Massachusetts
Several beaches in Massachusetts are closed for swimming during one of the most extreme heat waves in years for the Boston area.
Family desperately trying to get critically ill Holbrook man home from Fiji
Scott Winslow is in intensive care at a Fiji hospital. His family is trying to get him home to Holbrook, Massachusetts.
Ipswich closes all beaches due to Merrimack River sewage spill
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Mass. attorney general's brother sentenced to life in prison for rapes
Alvin Campbell was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston.
2 popular Brookline businesses make closing announcements on same day
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Find a World Cup knockout stage watch party in the Boston area
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is moving on to the knockout stage, and there are free watch parties scheduled throughout Massachusetts.
Hooters closes its 3 remaining restaurants in Massachusetts
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Wastewater dumped into Merrimack River; popular beaches closed
Plum Island beaches in Newburyport, Massachusetts are closed after wastewater was accidentally dumped into the Merrimack River.