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Several Massachusetts beaches closed due to excessive bacteria
Around 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to "bacterial exceedance," according to a data dashboard updated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Around 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to "bacterial exceedance," according to a data dashboard updated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
A Massachusetts first-grader was recently crowned the National Elementary School Chess Champion, making him one of the best chess players in the country.
There was a courthouse brawl just moments after the arraignment of a Hopkinton road rage suspect on Tuesday.
Ryan Sweatt, the driver accused in a deadly road rage attack in Hopkinton earlier this month, is now charged with murder.
Destini Decoff, the woman allegedly run down by another driver during an apparent road rage incident in Hopkinton last week, died from her injuries.
A driver is accused of running down a woman and nearly killing her with his car in a horrific case of apparent road rage in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A driver is accused of running down a woman and nearly killing her with his car in a horrific case of apparent road rage in Hopkinton.
The Hopkinton school district may be the first in Massachusetts to allow students initiated in Sikh faith to carry kirpans, a small, dull blade worn as part of their religious identity.
The library in Hopkinton, Massachusetts is hoping to serve more of the community with a new LGBTQ+ focused book club.
A Hopkinton man is charged with OUI after allegedly crashing into two homes.
An alleged drunk driver was arrested after crashing into two homes Thursday afternoon, police said.
A dog was attacked and killed while on a walk in Hopkinton. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A woman was walking her dog Thursday when it was snatched by a coyote.
There's a unique mural outside EMC Park in Hopkinton that's highlighting diversity.
The body of a missing swimmer was recovered Saturday morning at Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton.
A Hopkinton, Massachusetts woman is facing charges after police say a dog died in her car outside Bally's Twin River Casino in Rhode Island.
It's believed the dog was left in the car for several hours without water or air conditioning.
Boston Marathon icon Rick Hoyt died at the age of 61 earlier this week.
The Hoyt family says the first Dick Hoyt memorial road race will go on as planned this weekend, just days after the death of Rick Hoyt.
The news comes less than two weeks after former Deputy Chief of Hopkinton Police John Porter pleaded not guilty to child rape charges.
Another member of the Hopkinton Police Department has been placed on administrative leave.
Rick Hoyt and his brother Russ are visiting schools to promote their new road race and deliver a message in just three words - yes you can.
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WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John Porter pleaded not guilty Tuesday to child rape charges as new details about the case were revealed in court.
Police detectives say thieves targeted families in Braintree by spying on them with a camera hidden in the bushes.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket Monday.
Another day of summer in New England means another heat wave, and AC units can't keep up -- leaving repair workers in high demand.
Police detectives say thieves targeted families in Braintree by spying on them with a camera hidden in the bushes.
We are currently on pace for one of the hottest and most humid Julys on record.
A political expert says Donald Trump could get sympathy support after the assassination attempt, even in Massachusetts.
The police chief in Manchester, New Hampshire is reflecting on lessons learned from the Trump assassination attempt.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The Ron Burton Training Village dedicated a new building to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday.
Not only are the Boston Red Sox a fun and exciting team to watch but they certainly look like a playoff team as they hit the MLB All-Star break.
The Red Sox drafted Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery on Sunday night, adding some more talent to a pretty loaded Boston farm system.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket Monday.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.