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Hurricane Irene: Preparations Underway
Hurricane Irene is on track to be the first hurricane to hit New England in 20 years.
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Hurricane Irene is on track to be the first hurricane to hit New England in 20 years.
A man has decided to ride out Hurricane Irene at the same Brimfield campground he was seriously injured at months earlier in the tornado.
Someone had thrown a cinder block off the roof of Salem's historic Hawthorne Hotel. The block landed in the middle of the road.
Your private information could become public, especially if your credit card comes from Bank of America or Chase Bank.
Community Boating's Universal Access program is busier than ever. More than 350 people with a wide range of disabilities will became sailors this summer alone.
A 70-year-old nurse confronted a wanted man in her Lawrence home and helped police catch him.
Tech giant Apple currently has $76.2 billion in cash and securities, comfortably above the $73.8 billion held in the U.S. Treasury.
Close to 300 people have already signed up for the first-ever Vineyard Warrior triathlon, set to take place in waters where shark sightings are being made.
The U.S. Postal Service is eying about three-and-a-half dozen Massachusetts post offices for closure as part of a nationwide money-saving effort.
A company currently calling itself Travel Deals, has allegedly conned hundreds of families out of millions.
Organizers of the three-day Susan G. Komen Walk For The Cure are making some changes due to the dangerous weather.
They haven't picked an exact date yet, but Beacon Hill lawmakers are confident the sales tax holiday will happen again this year.
As of August 2, the U.S. Congress loses the power to borrow money.
A seven-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after a near drowning at St. John's High School in Shrewsbury on Thursday.
A judge has delayed ruling whether to grant bail for the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bugler.
Relatives of the alleged victims of Whitey Bulger don't believe Catherine Greig should be let out on bail.
An FBI agent has testified at a bail hearing for Catherine Greig about several phone calls she and Whitey Bulger made to people in Boston while they were on the run.
An up-and-coming local craft beer maker is laughing off a debate that's brewing around accusations that its labels are sexist, racist, and downright offensive.
Whitey Bulger pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a racketeering indictment that accuses him of participating in 19 murders.
An antique cannon that was loaded with a blank somehow malfunctioned, sending a piece of broken metal flying into the leg of one of a war reenactor in Norwood on Monday.
The city of Taunton is taking a bit of a gamble with its fire department. Starting Monday, they're shutting down an entire fire station when too many firefighters take vacation days.
Despite the gray skies and threat of some rain, the usual large crowd came to the Esplanade for Sunday night's Boston Pops' rehearsal for the 4th of July.
A judge has granted reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger a taxpayer-funded attorney, who will now fight fewer charges against his client.
Whitey Bulger made a surprise return to court Wednesday, the same day his temporary attorney fought to have Bulger face all charges, instead of just ones filed in 1999.
Federal prosecutors have moved to drop a 1994 racketeering indictment against mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in order to focus on a later indictment that charged the newly captured fugitive for his alleged role in 19 murders.
Emmanuel is a 9-year-old boy who wants a very active family.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL season, but not a lot of answers. Hopefully we'll get a few during training camp.
Tyler O'Neill homered twice, Cooper Criswell threw seven shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
A group of investors is making another attempt at building at a horse racing track in Gardner.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale slammed into a boat off the coast of New Hampshire.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
A group of investors is making another attempt at building at a horse racing track in Gardner.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.
Massachusetts drivers still could not get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
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.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
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.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL season, but not a lot of answers. Hopefully we'll get a few during training camp.
Tyler O'Neill homered twice, Cooper Criswell threw seven shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The MLB trade deadline is just one week away, and the Red Sox reportedly still don't know which lane they'll take.
Patriots rookies and veteran players have all reported to training camp, and now it's finally time to hit the field.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Tuesday that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team's starting quarterback heading into training camp. But the door is open for rookie Drake Maye to win the job this summer.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.