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Mass. DOT Removes 7 Lights From Tobin Bridge After One Lands On Roadway
Seven light fixtures were removed from the Tobin Bridge after one came crashing down onto the roadway on Thursday.
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Seven light fixtures were removed from the Tobin Bridge after one came crashing down onto the roadway on Thursday.
Hearings held Thursday may determine whether Massachusetts prisoners and their families are paying unreasonably high telephone rates and getting a poor quality of service.
Bonnie Kiernan is convinced her sister's killer, Rodney Stanger, is involved in the disappearances of Molly Bish and Holly Piirainen.
A youth baseball coach has been accused of improperly communicating with his players.
Two Boston natives vacationing in Egypt have been kidnapped from their tour bus, according to multiple reports.
Col. Timothy Alben was sworn in Friday as the new superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police.
The smoking ban applies to every event held inside the stadium including concerts and other functions.
A 14-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a boat propeller on Saturday off Orleans.
A man was shot during an armed home invasion in Billerica Saturday morning.
Lobster prices are the lowest they've been in years and while that may be good for the consumer, it's hurting local fishermen and seafood distributors.
Police are offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a homemade bomb that damaged a Gloucester Times newspaper box and a nearby restaurant over the weekend.
The Navy's "Leap Frogs" Parachute Team landed on the Boston Common on Monday.
Sunday was one of the hottest days of the year, but that didn't stop hundreds of people from turning out for Boston's 31st annual Chowderfest.
The town of Marshfield is now asking volunteers to help remove the rotting seaweed that washed ashore when a Nor'easter hit the coast a few weeks ago.
A Marine veteran led a profanity-laden protest of Middleboro's fine on public cursing Monday.
A 22-year-old mother was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Hyde Park early Saturday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard says the plane crashed just before 5 p.m. Friday about 12 nautical miles east of Gloucester.
An Attleboro police investigation recently found a former veteran police official routinely issued gun licenses to people who were potentially dangerous.
A moving remembrance ceremony was held Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the Vendome Hotel fire, which claimed the lives of nine Boston firefighters.
Twelve adults and five children were left homeless by a fire at an apartment building on Main Street in Brockton early Sunday morning.
A woman has been arrested for the stabbing death of another woman in South Boston. Police say the victim was attacked Friday night inside an apartment on East 9th Street in the Old Colony public houses.
It's Firefighter Sunday in many communities across Massachusetts.
If approved, Saturday's referendum in Taunton — while nonbinding — would mark the first time local residents have expressed support for a casino project at the ballot box since Gov. Deval Patrick signed the state's new gambling law last year.
In his son's honor and memory, Denis Asselin walked from Philadelphia to Boston, a distance of 525 miles.
University of Massachusetts trustees approved a nearly 5 percent tuition and fee increase for undergraduates Wednesday.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
The goal is not only for the students to build social and emotional skills while working with the animals, but to build trust with police.
Brenton Doyle hit a grand slam, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Contractor Charlie Silva from "This Old House" is not shy about soliciting donations for his Pan-Mass Challenge rides.
A video showing a turkey attacking a Boston woman's car and the scratched-up aftermath has gone viral after she shared it on TikTok.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have agreed on a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season.
A new era officially got underway in Foxboro Wednesday, and Drake Maye stole the show on the practice field.
The speed limit on Route 3 between I-95 and the New Hampshire border has been increased to 65 mph.
Contractor Charlie Silva from "This Old House" is not shy about soliciting donations for his Pan-Mass Challenge rides.
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
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.
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.
The Summer Olympic Games that start next week in Paris were supposed to be held in Boston, until public outcry forced the city to withdraw. So what are we missing?
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.
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.
Brenton Doyle hit a grand slam, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have agreed on a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season.
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.
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.