
Eagle Scout earns all 139 merit badges, joining very small group
Jimmy Poirier, an Eagle Scout from Andover, Massachusetts, has joined an elite club. He earned all 139 merit badges.
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Jimmy Poirier, an Eagle Scout from Andover, Massachusetts, has joined an elite club. He earned all 139 merit badges.
A couple from Massachusetts is suing the Boy Scouts of America after their son died on a camping trip in 2023.
Emily Green joined the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America even before the organization started officially allowing girls into the ranks in 2019.
The organization opted to change its name from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America. The rebranding is set to become official next year. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, as it emerges from bankruptcy and in the wake of sex abuse claims.
A young boy died Friday afternoon during a boating accident while he was participating in a Boy Scout camping trip in New Hampshire.
Police say a young boy died Friday afternoon during a boating accident while he was participating in a Boy Scout camping trip in New Hampshire.
A young boy died Friday afternoon during a boating accident while he was participating in a Boy Scout camping trip in New Hampshire.
The bankruptcy filing comes at a time when the organization faces hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits and dwindling membership numbers.
The organization acknowledged legal costs related to lawsuits alleging sexual or inappropriate conduct with boys.
The Boy Scouts of America says it will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys only programs.
A local boy scout pack says there are no hard feelings after the church they had been meeting at told them to find a new home because church leadership disagrees with Boy Scouts of America's decision to allow gay members.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu says The Boy Scouts of America may eventually regret not admitting gay adults as part of their new policy.
Help your kids learn and prepare for the future through after-school activities.
14,500 pages of secret "perversion files" released Thursday by the Boy Scouts of America contain allegations aimed at 45 Massachusetts residents.
Earlier this month, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its ban against homosexual scouts and leaders.
A 25-year-old Wareham man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly touched a boy at his home.
It is expected to be announced that a federal investigation into the death of John O'Keefe, and by association, Karen Read's case, has ended and that no charges will be filed.
Night sky watchers in Massachusetts could see a rare planetary alignment this week if the weather cooperates.
Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has found a new job for the 2025 NFL season.
More than 150 locations in the tunnel system were inspected after concrete fell from the Prudential Tunnel in Boston Friday.
Median barriers are going up along a five-mile stretch of I-95 in New Hampshire after a series of deadly collisions.
It is expected to be announced that a federal investigation into the death of John O'Keefe, and by association, Karen Read's case, has ended and that no charges will be filed.
More than 150 locations in the tunnel system were inspected after concrete fell from the Prudential Tunnel in Boston Friday.
Lowell firefighters rescued a critically injured woman Monday from a large fire that destroyed a downtown business.
Night sky watchers in Massachusetts could see a rare planetary alignment this week if the weather cooperates.
Pope Francis was still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection, with early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
There is a "high severity" of flu cases nationwide for the first time in several years, according to the CDC.
Valentine's Day is upon us and even if you have a special someone, is your relationship a good one? Researchers in Sweden have designed a "Valentine's Scale" to help you determine the quality of your connection.
A new CDC report shows an outbreak of bird flu among U.S. dairy and poultry workers, renewing concerns among dogwalkers and hikers in Massachusetts about how safe it is to be outdoors.
As some retail pharmacies have struggled to stay open, especially in diverse neighborhoods in Boston, community health centers are stepping up to fill the void.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration says it's going after bureaucratic waste but did they hit the target with the Kennedy Library?
The United States and Canada will have their rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday, as a tariff dispute between them simmers off the ice.
Officials in Miami Beach are releasing an unusual ad campaign to keep the rowdy crowds away as this year's spring break approaches.
Josh Kraft is challenging Mayor Michelle Wu in the 2025 Boston Mayoral election, and in his first Sunday TV public-affairs interview, Kraft sketched out some details of what he'd do differently from the first-term incumbent.
Stop & Shop workers could strike across New England if a Freetown, Massachusetts distribution center closes.
Credit card skimming devices were found at four Trucchi's Supermarkets locations in Massachusetts this week.
With Valentine's Day just one day away, florists in Massachusetts are in crunch mode as they prepare bouquets of flowers for one of their busiest days of the year.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Valentine's Day shoppers seeking chocolates are getting sticker shock.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has found a new job for the 2025 NFL season.
Through three matchups this season, it is abundantly clear the Boston Celtics still own the New York Knicks.
Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet -- the two big offseason acquisitions of the Red Sox -- enjoyed solid debuts in Fort Myers on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Leo Carlsson scored with 1:21 left in overtime to give Anaheim a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night and extend the Ducks' winning streak to four straight games.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.