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Gov. Maura Healey demands answers after Milford student arrested by ICE
Governor Maura Healey is demanding answers after a Milford High School student was detained by ICE on his way to volleyball practice on Saturday.
2025 hurricane names include Andrea, Barry, Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 list of hurricane names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
Will Massachusetts see the Northern Lights this week?
There is the chance for Massachusetts and many states across the U.S. to see the Northern Lights Sunday night.
Mass Pike construction underway as lane closures cause major disruptions
Construction on the Mass Pike near the Newton-Weston town line is now underway, backing up traffic in both directions.
Senior prank leaves large mess at Hanover High School
Both residents and school officials at a Massachusetts high school were left stunned after a senior prank took an unexpected turn from harmless fun to chaos.
Expert: Decline of foreign students at Mass. universities having negative impact
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
Boston adding late-night food trucks around the city this summer
Boston's new Late Night Food Truck Program will host food trucks at public sites near hospitals, universities, music venues and nightlife districts, Mayor Michelle Wu's office announced Saturday.
Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 to lead Red Sox past Braves
Garrett Crochet struck out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Pet Parade: Three young dogs are looking for their forever home, including two sisters
Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury has three young dogs available for adoption, including one who is great with kids. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer and Anna Meiler report.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
Can more Accessory Dwelling Units help the housing crisis?
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts.
Private investigators say Mass. State Police denying license renewals
Private investigators say the state police have been denying their license renewal applications.
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Allston walk raises funds for myasthenia gravis research and education
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic autoimmune disorder that causes serious muscle weakness.
ICE agents detain Milford High School student and other top stories
Four Milford High School students were on their way to volleyball practice on Saturday when one of them was taken into custody by ICE agents. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has this and other top stories.
Massachusetts could see a big economic hit as number of international students drops
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
Big Papi comes to Fenway Park to raise money for children who need heart surgery
Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz is hosting a Casino Night and auction at Fenway Park for his charity. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer and Anna Meiler report.
Muhammad Ali statue commemorating famous fight unveiled in Lewiston, Maine
The statue captures the famous fight between Ali and Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine
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Private investigators say Mass. State Police denying license renewals
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Family of State Police recruit who died during training demand answers
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
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Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 to lead Red Sox past Braves
Garrett Crochet struck out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Braves beat out Red Sox 5-0
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 11 in 6 1/3 innings on his 25th birthday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Saturday.
Holliston twins, one with cerebral palsy, compete at state track event
Twins, one of them with cerebral palsy, competed together at a statewide Massachusetts track event for athletes of all abilities, bringing joy to their parents' eyes and tears to others.
Story's homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves
Trevor Story hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Red Sox place reliever Liam Hendriks on Injured List
Struggling Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right hip inflammation.
Kayshon Boutte bringing right mindset to Pats' receiver battle
Kayshon Boutte knows he's going to have to fight for a roster spot in a crowded receiver room, but he's bringing the right approach and attitude to the Patriots' offseason program
Red Sox' Franklin Arias is now a Top 10 MLB prospect
Roman Anthony is the top prospect in baseball, but he's not the only Red Sox prospect to crack Keith Law's new Top 10.
Brockton's AJ Dybantsa, BYU to play UConn at TD Garden
Brockton native AJ Dybantsa, the top recruit in college basketball, will get to play in front of a Boston crowd during the 2025 NCAA season.
When will Roman Anthony get called up by Red Sox?
Roman Anthony is not going to fix the Boston Red Sox on his own. But it's time for the Red Sox to promote the top prospect in all of baseball.
Health
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" hit by cuts to research funding
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
East Boston facility now offering same-day mental health services
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
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Can more Accessory Dwelling Units help the housing crisis?
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts and it may help the housing crisis.
What do ICE agents legally have to do when detaining someone?
What are ICE agents legally required to do when they're detaining someone in an immigration raid?
Is it time to get rid of the yearly car inspection?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
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Rosary of boulders and chains in Holliston is so big you can walk through it
There's a Catholic shrine in Holliston, Massachusetts that has a rosary so large it's actually made of boulders and chains.
There's a huge pond in Framingham where you can walk right through it
There's a large pond in Framingham, Massachusetts where you can walk right through the middle of it.
Fruit company now open more than 100 years, thanks to one family
A Fall River family is still doing the work that their great-great-grandfather began in the early 1900s.
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East Boston facility now offering same-day mental health services
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
Innovative ACL reconstruction now approved for patients as young as 7
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
Adults self-diagnosing with ADHD due to social media, study says
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
What is fluoride and why is it in our public water supply? Some top questions, answered.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
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Private investigators say Mass. State Police denying license renewals
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Family of State Police recruit who died during training demand answers
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
Woman gets $900 gift card for old cellphones with help from Call For Action
When a Braintree woman signed up for a deal with a new cellphone service provider, it included receiving a gift card for her old cellphones.
Lynn couple on brink of foreclosure saved by I-Team's Call For Action
A couple was days from being evicted from their home after the bank foreclosed on it. One call changed everything.
Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
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Expert: Decline of foreign students at Mass. universities having negative impact
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
Keller: Healey cuts red tape for businesses but both sides want more
Gov. Maura Healey is cutting red tape for businesses but people from across the political spectrum want her to do more.
More needs to be done to support Mass. veterans, state secretary says
Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago said more needs to be done to support veterans in the state.
Keller: "Big, beautiful bill" could mean tax breaks for many in Mass.
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
Keller: Looking at the people and projects impacted by federal funding cuts
Massachusetts Gov. Healey's administration has created an online dashboard of federal funding cuts affecting state programs.
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New Hampshire bakery wins free speech case involving pastry mural
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
Waterfront restaurant on Cape Cod voted best in US
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's files for bankruptcy again, closes more restaurants
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
On Easter Sunday, here's which stores are open and what's closed
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
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Video of huge shark in Rhode Island invites "Jaws" comparisons
Video of a huge shark swimming around Rhode Island's Block Island on Memorial Day is going viral.
Lost boy found in swamp by police, K9 named "Meatball"
Police officers and a K9 named Meatball helped track down a missing boy in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
Unusual Boston home that was cut in half is now for sale
A unique home in Boston that went viral because the owner discovered it had once been cut in half is now for sale.
Critically endangered whales seen in Bahamas for first time ever
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
"Snow devil" seen on Mount Washington. Here's how they form.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
New England Living
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Zipline through the woods at outdoor obstacle course in Massachusetts
Located just 30 minutes south of Boston, Treetop Adventures in Canton is the ultimate outdoor adventure experience.
Arlington's Old Schwamb Mill one of the oldest mill sites in the country
Arlington's Old Schwamb Mill has been handcrafting custom oval frames for over 160 years.
Celebrity chef Jason Santos grills up tuna and asparagus
Restauranteur, TV personality, and Executive Chef Jason Santos is known for captivating viewers and diners alike.
Maine Maritime Museum offers historic boat collection and lighthouse tours
The Maine Maritime Museum boasts an historic boat collection and multiple temporary and permanent exhibits.
Norwell business sells hand-poured candles inspired by New England
We visit a South Shore business known for its coastal themed home décor and handmade candles.
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Will Massachusetts see the Northern Lights this week?
There is the chance for Massachusetts and many states across the U.S. to see the Northern Lights Sunday night.
Gov. Maura Healey demands answers after Milford student arrested by ICE
Governor Maura Healey is demanding answers after a Milford High School student was detained by ICE on his way to volleyball practice on Saturday.
Boston adding late-night food trucks around the city this summer
Boston's new Late Night Food Truck Program will host food trucks at public sites near hospitals, universities, music venues and nightlife districts, Mayor Michelle Wu's office announced Saturday.
Expert: Decline of foreign students at Mass. universities having negative impact
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
2025 hurricane names include Andrea, Barry, Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 list of hurricane names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
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Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 to lead Red Sox past Braves
Garrett Crochet struck out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Braves beat out Red Sox 5-0
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 11 in 6 1/3 innings on his 25th birthday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Saturday.
Holliston twins, one with cerebral palsy, compete at state track event
Twins, one of them with cerebral palsy, competed together at a statewide Massachusetts track event for athletes of all abilities, bringing joy to their parents' eyes and tears to others.
Story's homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves
Trevor Story hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Red Sox place reliever Liam Hendriks on Injured List
Struggling Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right hip inflammation.