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It's Only A Drill: Simulated Emergencies In Boston Area
If you are out and about Saturday, you may see an unusually large presence of emergency personnel and vehicles.
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If you are out and about Saturday, you may see an unusually large presence of emergency personnel and vehicles.
First responders from Boston and eight surrounding towns will be dealing with simulated emergencies all going on simultaneously.
A political sign referencing the debate around Elizabeth Warren's heritage is sparking controversy in Haverhill.
A planned fourth and final debate in Massachusetts' contentious U.S. Senate race will not be rescheduled.
Gov. Deval Patrick says Massachusetts was fortunate to escape Hurricane Sandy with no major devastation, injuries or deaths.
Six people were taken to area hospitals following a massive fire in Allston Saturday morning.
Police say two rare and expensive baby snakes were stolen from Petco Sunday afternoon.
The school announced Monday they will now go by the name "Perkins" as an example of a streamlined approach toward reaching 600,000 people in 67 countries.
A Rhode Island man who tried to rob a woman while she was changing her baby's diaper will have to write her a letter apologizing.
With a pinewood derby track over 320 feet long, the Boy Scouts Boston Minuteman Council set the Guinness World Record.
A Medford woman is suddenly $114,000 richer, thanks to a find by a Saugus junk collector.
Two people are dead following a house fire in Lynn.
Word of the shooting that took a Stoughton teen's life spread throughout the town this weekend.
A charity event in Brockton raised money to fight hunger and featured some of the area's best amateur singers.
It was a one mile run of tacky taffeta and tuxedos on the Boston Common Saturday morning for the Running with the Bridesmaids.
Massachusetts officials say they have identified more than 1,100 defendants serving state sentences based at least in part on drug tests by Annie Dookhan.
A landscaper accused of poisoning dogs in Charlestown was ordered held on $5,000 bail Monday.
Thousands of people took part in the annual Boston Heart Walk on Saturday.
The 24th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk kicked off Sunday morning.
A freak accident involving a remote control helicopter has left two men injured in Haverhill.
The bodies of two people have been found after a fire tore through an Uxbridge apartment building overnight.
Most of the 49 cows stolen from a Dartmouth farm last weekend have been found at a cattle auction in Pennsylvania.
Police have identified a 23-year-old from Connecticut as the man killed this weekend when a small plane crashed on Cape Cod.
A neighbor's desperate attempt to save a man from an early morning fire at a home in Attleboro Monday failed.
Two people were killed in a crash in Littleton Sunday morning.
Take your iPhone with you wherever you go this season, whether that's poolside or your favorite beach.
Outdoor grilling season is here, and if you're shopping for a new propane grill, we've round up the best options.
The five-minute rule for hearing aid batteries can allegedly extend your device's battery life by up to three days.
Wondering if it's time for a new pair of hearing aids? Here are three things to look out for.
In a surprising development, the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora are reportedly gaining momentum toward a multiyear contract extension.
A new era officially got underway in Foxboro Wednesday, and Drake Maye stole the show on the practice field.
Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a new WalletHub survey.
The speed limit on Route 3 between I-95 and the New Hampshire border has been increased to 65 mph.
A group of investors is making another attempt at building a horse racing track in Gardner.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale slammed into a boat off the coast of New Hampshire.
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.
In a surprising development, the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora are reportedly gaining momentum toward a multiyear contract extension.
A new era officially got underway in New England on Wednesday, and Drake Maye stole the show with a deep bomb on the practice field.
Matthew Judon did not receive the contract extension he wants from the Patriots ahead of training camp, but that will not keep the star pass rusher off the practice field in Foxboro.
While the Patriots will hold their first practice of training camp on Wednesday, five veteran players will begin their camp on the sidelines.
It was 20 years ago Wednesday that Bill Mueller took one of the biggest swings in Red Sox history. The third baseman looks back at the 2004 World Series run -- and his big swings against the Yankees that year.
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.