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Crash reconstructionist testifies in Karen Read trial
The Karen Read trial resumed Friday with testimony from an ARCCA crash reconstructionist.
Tyngsboro crash leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously hurt on Route 3
One person is dead and three others seriously hurt after a multi-vehicle car crash in Tyngsboro on Friday afternoon.
Video shows Plymouth officers save unconscious kayaker in pond
Plymouth police officers are being called heroes after they saved a kayaker who was believed to be drowning.
Cafeteria worker allegedly ordered lobster on Plymouth school account for restaurant
The director of the Plymouth school cafeterias allegedly ordered food and restaurant equipment through the school for his own restaurant.
Sudden thunderstorms "came out of nowhere," destroyed trees in Ayer
Severe thunderstorms tore through northern Massachusetts early Friday morning and left a trail of scattered damage.
George's Shoes in Jamaica Plain closing its doors after 103 years
After more than 100 years of pairing customers with their sole mate, George's Shoes in Jamaica Plain is closing.
Man biking to every Dunkin' in Boston to raise money for MS research
A Cambridge man spent National Donut Day biking to every Dunkin' in Boston to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
What challenges will Marco Sturm face with Bruins?
Marco Sturm will look to turn things around for the Bruins as a first-year head coach. Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers breaks down some of the challenges he'll face in Boston.
Weekend To Do List: food festivals and family-friendly park celebration
There will be a special Portuguese festival in Boston, along with a Middle Eastern festival in Worcester and a celebration for Bird Park in Walpole.
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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.
"Staples rock" is the new summer attraction on Cape Cod
A boulder in the parking lot of the Staples store in Orleans is now an attraction.
Map shows where state-owned land could be used for housing
Land that's owned by the state could soon become spots for new homes in Massachusetts.
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Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For June 6, 2025
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Team Trump or Team Elon? Boston weighs in on which side they're on in the public feud
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan went to Boston Common to ask people who they were supporting in the public war of words between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Brockton charter school students graduate with college credits
New Heights is the state's first public charter school to prepare all students to earn free, transferrable college credits while still in high school. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
ARCCA crash reconstructionist testifies in Karen Read trial
Daniel Wolfe, a crash reconstructionist for engineering consulting firm ARCCA, testified in the Karen Read trial. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Plymouth school cafeteria employee accused of buying pricey food on school account for own business
The director of the Plymouth Public Schools cafeterias in Massachusetts is under arrest after he allegedly ordered expensive food, including lobster, and restaurant equipment through the school for his own restaurant on Cape Cod.
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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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Narvaez ready to see other side of Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
Carlos Narvaez has been one of the few bright spots with the Red Sox this season,
Red Sox need to make noise against Yankees this weekend
If this weekend's 3-game set against the Yankees isn't a make-or-break series for the Red Sox, it's pretty darn close.
What challenges will Marco Sturm face with Bruins?
Marco Sturm will look to turn things around for the Bruins as a first-year head coach. Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers breaks down some of the challenges he'll face in Boston.
Could Wednesday's walk-off give Red Sox their spark?
The Red Sox are still trying to turn things around, but 2004 World Series champ Kevin Millar thinks Wednesday's walk-off win could be the spark Boston has needed.
What to know about Marco Sturm, the new Bruins head coach
Everything you need to know about Marco Sturm, the new head coach of the Boston Bruins.
Mac Jones embraces fresh start with 49ers after getting passed over in 2021 NFL Draft
Mac Jones is happy finally to be with coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers even if it came four years after many expected.
Marco Sturm hired as Bruins new head coach
The Boston Bruins have hired Marco Sturm to be the team's next head coach, general manager Don Sweeney announced Thursday.
Rafaela is red hot for the Red Sox right now
Ceddanne Rafaela lifted the Boston Red Sox to a much-needed win Wednesday afternoon with an unconventional walk-off home run at Fenway Park.
Rafaela walks it off for Red Sox to avoid sweep by Angels
Ceddanne Rafaela curled a home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday and the Boston Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-9.
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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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"Staples rock" is the new summer attraction on Cape Cod
There's an unusual new attraction on Cape Cod this summer. It's a boulder in the parking lot of the Staples store in Orleans.
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.
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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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Keller: AI provision in spending bill has unlikely allies lining up to fight it
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it.
Keller: Political ad targets Boston's Mayor Wu over bike lanes, White Stadium
An independent political action committee supporting Josh Kraft is behind the first TV ad in Boston's mayoral race. But does its attacks on Mayor Wu tell the whole truth?
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.
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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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Northern lights put on stunning display over Mount Washington
The northern lights put on a show last night above Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
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.
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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Cafeteria worker allegedly ordered lobster on Plymouth school account for restaurant
The director of the Plymouth school cafeterias allegedly ordered food and restaurant equipment through the school for his own restaurant.
Tyngsboro crash leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously hurt on Route 3
One person is dead and three others seriously hurt after a multi-vehicle car crash in Tyngsboro on Friday afternoon.
Video shows Plymouth police officers save unconscious kayaker in cold pond
Plymouth police officers are being called heroes after they saved a kayaker who was believed to be drowning.
Sudden thunderstorms "came out of nowhere," downed massive trees in Ayer
Severe thunderstorms tore through northern Massachusetts early Friday morning and left a trail of scattered damage.
Man biking to all Boston Dunkin' locations to raise money for MS research
A Cambridge man spent National Donut Day biking to every Dunkin' in Boston to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
Sports
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Narvaez ready to see other side of Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
Carlos Narvaez has been one of the few bright spots with the Red Sox this season,
Red Sox need to make noise against Yankees this weekend
If this weekend's 3-game set against the Yankees isn't a make-or-break series for the Red Sox, it's pretty darn close.
What challenges will Marco Sturm face with Bruins?
Marco Sturm will look to turn things around for the Bruins as a first-year head coach. Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers breaks down some of the challenges he'll face in Boston.
Could Wednesday's walk-off give Red Sox their spark?
The Red Sox are still trying to turn things around, but 2004 World Series champ Kevin Millar thinks Wednesday's walk-off win could be the spark Boston has needed.
What to know about Marco Sturm, the new Bruins head coach
Everything you need to know about Marco Sturm, the new head coach of the Boston Bruins.