Trump administration sues Maine in feud over transgender athletes
The Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine over a decision to allow transgender athletes to play in women’s sports. WBZ TV’s Paula Ebben reports.
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The Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine over a decision to allow transgender athletes to play in women’s sports. WBZ TV’s Paula Ebben reports.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.
Don Crisman said his biggest motivator is his two friends, who have also attended each and every Super Bowl with him.
Residents in York, Maine said the earthquake was a frightening experience.
Scarborough, Maine, resident Nancy Begert spoke to WBZ-TV about feeling the earthquake in her office building in Portland.
A father-son pair of commercial fishermen went missing Saturday night off the coast of northern Maine, authorities said.
A Maine man is accused of exposing himself to a teenager in the parking lot of a busy shopping center in Hanover. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
WKIT was set to close this month but two businessmen stepped in to keep the classic rock station on air. Two other stations owned by Stephen King are still set to close this month.
The York County Sheriff's Office found the snake in Shapleigh and are looking to reunite it with its owner.
Crews from as far away as Maine are making the journey down to Massachusetts to help the state battle large brush fires.
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut for Tuesday due to the new fires, high wind gusts, and dry weather.
Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned memorial service.
On October 25, 2023, a gunman killed 18 people at a bar and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A Maine teacher got a surprise when contractions started during class time on Thursday. Luckily school nurse Jana Caron was there to help with a smooth delivery.
WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher spoke with Brian Skerry, who said he's shocked by the rapid warming in the water where he's been diving for 50 years.
New England's fall foliage outlook is looking good, but the warm and dry stretch could have an impact.
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police on the Piscataqua River Bridge as Trent Weston.
Hampstead, N.H., will spray its school athletic fields on Friday night after a resident died of EEE. WBZ's Chris Tanaka has Friday's top stories.
Maine State Police said the man called 911 to report having a fight with his wife, who was now dead. The man was then shot and killed by police on the Piscataqua Bridge and a child was found dead in his car.
The Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire and Maine was shut down for more than six hours Thursday after police shot and killed a wanted man and then found a child dead in his car. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A man wanted in the death of a woman in New Hampshire was shot and killed by police on a bridge Thursday morning. An 8-year-old child was found shot dead in his car. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A commission found that the Army Reserves and local police missed chances to intervene and potentially stop the deadliest shootings in Maine history.
The commission found the Army Reserves and local police missed chances to prevent the shootings. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
An Army Reserve investigation found "multiple communication failures" about warning signs before Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in Maine.
It was the third vehicle crash into a state police cruiser within 48 hours, according to police reports.
Nearly 500 nails were found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth, Massachusetts early Friday morning.
Three people have been arrested in connection with a brazen shooting in Salem, Massachusetts earlier this week.
A Concord man is making sure that the contributions of people of color during the Revolutionary War do not go unnoticed.
The Boston Celtics have a chance to do something special this summer, but the Orlando Magic could give them a strong test in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony is swinging a red-hot bat for Triple-A Worcester. But it doesn't sound like he'll be playing for the Red Sox in Boston anytime soon.
Nearly 500 nails were found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth Friday morning.
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step experts say would face legal challenges.
Weight loss drugs have skyrocketed in price and popularity and now they are being blamed for crippling budgets in the public and private sector.
A Concord man is making sure that the contributions of people of color during the Revolutionary War do not go unnoticed.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
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 Boston Celtics have a chance to do something special this summer, but the Orlando Magic could give them a strong test in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony is swinging a red-hot bat for Triple-A Worcester. But it doesn't sound like he'll be playing for the Red Sox in Boston anytime soon.
The Boston Bruins have a small chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft -- or they could fall to the seventh selection.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy did not mince words about the 2024-25 season after cleaning out his locker at Warrior Ice Arena on Thursday.
Joe Sacco would like to be back as head coach of the Bruins on a permanent basis, but hasn't been told what his future holds from the Boston brass.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.