Norton farm rescues two blind horses from slaughter
The horses were on a truck to cross into Mexico when a stranger asked Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue in Norton for help. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
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The horses were on a truck to cross into Mexico when a stranger asked Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue in Norton for help. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The animals are now living at the MSPCA's Nevins Farm. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A Massachusetts state trooper came to the rescue of an injured owl on the side of the road on Easter morning.
A Massachusetts state trooper came to the rescue of an injured owl on the side of the road on Easter morning.
Twenty-seven golden retrievers were rescued from a home in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, where police said they were living in "horrendous" conditions.
Twenty-seven golden retrievers were rescued from a home in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, where police said they were living in "horrendous" conditions.
A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a puppy found wandering on the ramp to 93 in Boston.
A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a puppy found wandering on the ramp to 93 in Boston.
A cat found in a Boston parking lot with severe burns is now being treated by the MSPCA, which is looking to reunite him with his family.
A cat found in a Boston parking lot with severe burns is now being treated by the MSPCA, which is looking to reunite him with his family.
A Littleton police officer rescued an owl that was trapped in a soccer net.
A Littleton police officer rescued an owl that was trapped in a soccer net.
The fire department in Whitman came to the rescue of a horse Sunday morning after the animal was unable to get back on her feet.
A dog walker was rushed to the hospital Friday afternoon after saving a dog that fell through the ice in Concord.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
An observant plow driver helped save the life of an injured hawk during Sunday's snow storm.
A Chihuahua rescued by the MSPCA after getting hit by a car is now looking for a forever home in the new year.
A new report says animal shelters across the country are overcrowded with pets and a local shelter said they're seeing a steady number of animals come through the doors.
Sergeant Gary Ruef and his son, Trooper Ryan Ruef, were off duty when they found the hawk in the road in Stockbridge.
The hawk is expected to make a full recovery and will be released in the spring.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is joining in on the Taylor Swift Challenge, asking Swifties to pitch in and help a seriously injured cat in their care.
A former stray emaciated dog, Dobby, is ready to find his fur-ever home.
The National Marine Life Center in Bourne has welcomed a new patient, Cuyahoga the female harbor seal.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston visited with three dogs that are ready to be adopted.
An animal rescue in Chelmsford said the fox they're treating is continuing to recover after he lost a leg to an illegal animal trap in Arlington.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.