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Plymouth mom gifted new wheelchair van from Robert Kraft
A Plymouth mom who was seeking an affordable wheelchair van for her son has been gifted a new one by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Foxboro police search for young vandals who broke into high school
One person was arrested after Foxboro school officials say two dozen young people threw toilet paper all over the front of the school, and another eight broke in.
Police plan to charge "Hampton Beach takeover" organizers in New Hampshire
Thousands of kids, many of them high school seniors skipping school, congregated at Hampton Beach and dozens were arrested.
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero and BC grad Welles Crowther
Welles Crowther, the Boston College graduate remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana" for his heroism during the 9/11 attacks, will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Second suspect charged in armed bank robberies in Boston
A West Yarmouth, Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with a pair of armed bank robberies in Boston last month.
Mass. high school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday party
Bobby Collins of Sturbridge, Massachusetts walked into an assembly of thanks and gratitude in the auditorium he's been cleaning for the past 50 years.
Deadly shooting in Dorchester caught on video
A young man was shot and killed in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood early Friday morning
Memorial Day weekend will be rainy at times, with chances for sun
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
Holy Cross rowing team crash survivor now offers patients hope at Spaulding Rehab
Hannah Strom, who suffered critical injuries in a devastating crash that killed her friend and Holy Cross rowing teammate, is now working to help other patients at Spaulding Rehab Hospital.
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Man adopted in 1994 says Wednesday's Child changed his life
Tyronne Henderson is a recording artist who was adopted as a child after being featured on Wednesday's Child in 1994.
Fun things to do and eat in New England this summer
Looking for fun things to do and eat in New England this summer? Here's what a food editor from Yankee Magazine recommends.
Fiancée of trooper killed in wrong-way crash wants to join Mass. State Police
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
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Trump to award Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero and BC grad Welles Crowther
Welles Crowther, remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana" for his heroism during the 9/11 attacks, will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
How St. Mary's flag football QB Sophia Lafontant has transformed the sport at her school
Sophia Lafontant, a sophomore at St. Mary's in Lynn, is a rising flag football star. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Tantasqua Regional High School honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday party
Bobby Collins of Sturbridge, Massachusetts walked into an assembly of thanks and gratitude in the auditorium he's been cleaning for the past 50 years. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Foxboro police searching for group that vandalized, broke into high school
The Foxboro school district says two dozen high-school aged people threw toilet paper all over the front of the school, and another eight students broke in. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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Two-run homers by Buxton and Martin help Twins rally to beat Red Sox 8-6
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Duran's 2-run homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Contreras' homer, Gray's strong outing
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
Brayan Bello struggles, Braves roll past Red Sox in series finale
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
Mike Yastrzemski's 10th-inning single sends the Braves past the Red Sox 3-2
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
See the full 2026 New England Patriots schedule
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
Health
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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Marblehead man's viral moment exposes loophole in MBTA Communities Law
David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
Bill Galvin's in a series of new ads. What are they and who's paying for them?
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running for re-election. Here's what he had to say about that.
What is the gas tax refund for Mass Pike drivers and why is it so hard to get?
If you buy gas, and use the Mass Pike, you can get money back from Massachusetts. It's a law that almost no one knows about, but cashing in is mentally taxing.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
State takes pepper spray, non-lethal tools from Tewksbury Hospital security
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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Boston man jumps into freezing Charles River to rescue his dog
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe, gorilla that once escaped zoo, is leaving Boston
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Unusual killer whale "Old Thom" seen near Boston
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
Ludlow soccer coach to help youth sports with lottery win
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
NH rock climbing area partially closed over territorial falcons
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
New England Living
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Historic lighthouse serves as coastal landmark on Massachusetts coast
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Cruise company offers front-row seat to beauty of the Great Marsh
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Experience Mystic, Connecticut's spectacular views on an 80-foot schooner
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
Award-winning chef uses locally farmed and foraged foods to create unique dishes
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
Step inside the state-of-the-art Groton Hill Music Center
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.