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Newburyport Beaches Closed To Swimmers Due To Bacteria
Swimming is banned at Newburyport beaches this long holiday weekend because of high bacteria counts.
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Swimming is banned at Newburyport beaches this long holiday weekend because of high bacteria counts.
Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were still without power Monday, a day after Tropical Storm Irene hit New England.
Residents at an elderly housing complex in New Bedford received quite a scare Sunday when winds from Tropical Storm Irene ripped off part of the facade of their building.
As Hurricane Irene takes aim at the East Coast, officials are urging Massachusetts residents to prepare for the worst.
A Revere man was ordered held without bail Monday in the shooting death of a former high school hockey star in Reading.
The Department of Public Health says mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have been found in Shrewsbury and Auburn.
A former Andover High School student who claims she was raped on a school trip is suing the town and two of its teachers.
Weymouth CFO Bill McKinney says they are just trying to get delinquent property owners to pay what they owe.
A Mississippi man who grew up in Massachusetts bought 150 pizzas from Town Spa.
A quick-thinking dad saved his daughter from their runaway boat at the South Shore Yacht Club over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating why National Grid sent a potentially dangerous truck hauling heavy equipment on a test drive that ended in a fatal crash.
Nearly two dozen people have to find new homes after flames ripped through their condominium complex in Nashua late Saturday night.
Shoppers across the Bay State packed stores beginning Saturday, as the Sales-Tax Holiday weekend was underway.
Verizon and the Communication Workers of America have filed unfair labor charges against one another as the strike by thousands of union workers heads into its second week.
Boat owners are paying even more per gallon than drivers and that's fueling a rise in the number of thefts of gas.
A high school student who beat cancer was killed in a car crash this week.
About 5,500 Massachusetts homeowners will see their home loans adjusted and about 3,000 black and Latino borrowers will be reimbursed for high fees as part of a settlement with Option One.
One of the Navy SEALs killed in the military helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan was a Cape Cod native.
Two people were killed and another was injured after a shooting in Roslindale early Sunday morning.
Thousands of Verizon Communications Inc. workers are on strike from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C., over labor issues.
day after one of the world's three major credit rating agencies made the unprecedented move to cut the U.S. credit rating, Massachusetts leaders say the state is apt to feel a ripple effect from the decision.
Union workers at Verizon, including those in the Boston area are threatening to go on strike if the two sides fail to agree on contract negotiations.
A highway supervisor has been fired following an investigation into remarks he made after a 110-pound corroded Big Dig light fixture collapsed earlier this year.
The TSA is testing what could be a controversial new passenger screening program at Logan Airport that may slow down security lines.
In the wake of last weekend's Saugus tanker rollover and fire, Boston Mayor Tom Menino is renewing his push to ban fuel trucks and tankers from city streets.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
As excitement builds for the Paris Olympics, a Massachusetts fencing club is cheering on two former students competing among the world's best for a chance at gold.
A veteran Brewster police officer is on administrative leave, after facing disturbing felony charges involving inappropriate videos of naked young girls.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A police officer is recovering after he was struck by a construction vehicle in Boston Thursday afternoon.
The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down by a shooter police say was on a moped.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
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.
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.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
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.
After his promising rookie season ended after just four games because of a torn labrum, Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is happy to be back on the field for training camp.
Antonio Gibson missed the first day of practice, but the New England running back returned to the field Thursday for Day 2 of Patriots training camp.
Jayson Tatum is everywhere this summer. Soon enough, the Celtics superstar will be offering up some "cheers" in a newsstand near you.
The Red Sox and Alex Cora agreeing to a three-year contract extension came as a bit of a surprise on Wednesday. But it's a welcome surprise because of what it means for the franchise.
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.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
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.