Proposed regulation to save right whales could eliminate fast ferry service
Fast ferries to the Cape and Islands could be in jeopardy if speed limits are cut under proposed regulations to protect right whales.
Fast ferries to the Cape and Islands could be in jeopardy if speed limits are cut under proposed regulations to protect right whales.
The whale was believed to be extinct in the Atlantic for 200 years. Scientists say it's appearance is a sign of climate change.
A gray whale was spotted recently off the Massachusetts coast in what experts call an "incredibly rare event."
Steamship Authority has rescheduled summer reservation openings for ferries to and from Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket after technical problems with its web server last month.
Families planning summer vacations to the Islands won't be able to make ferry reservations with the Steamship Authority for some time due to technical problems.
It wasn't all work and no play for President Joe Biden on Friday on this picturesque Massachusetts island.
It wasn't all work and no play for President Joe Biden on Friday on this picturesque Massachusetts island.
President Joe Biden will continue a Thanksgiving family tradition this week in Massachusetts
The Main Street fountain has a long history in Nantucket.
A pickup truck destroyed a historic fountain on Nantucket's Main Street Sunday night.
There was a "cool" occurrence Monday over the island of Nantucket.
The Swampscott native said Nantucket is his favorite place on Earth.
The Swampscott native said Nantucket is his favorite place on Earth.
The Steamship Authority is proposing an increase in vehicle rates for next summer.
Nantucket police said they arrested a man after a woman was rushed to the hospital from a yacht in the harbor
Nantucket has been named "the most expensive beach destination in the world," according to a recent survey.
Nantucket has been named "the most expensive beach destination in the world," according to a recent survey.
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a fisherman who went overboard off Nantucket Saturday night.
A Coast Guard command center received an alert from an emergency radio beacon registered to the 55-foot fishing vessel Miss Kara.
The waterfront property sits on 3.5 acres in "complete privacy."
Sharks have been preying on seals close to shore.
Swimming is not allowed at Great Point on Nantucket after several shark sightings, the Nantucket Current reports.
The last round-trip of the day on the Hyannis-Nantucket route will be canceled Saturday.
WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the sight as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of four killer whales swimming south of Nantucket.
Lionel Messi played in front of a record crowd at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night and put on quite the show for soccer fans in New England.
The Patriots have five quarterbacks on the roster, and Jerod Mayo hopes that crowded QB room inside Gillette Stadium breeds a lot of competition at the most important position on the field.
A woman and child were killed by a man in an apparent murder-suicide in Lowell on Saturday, according to police.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Patriots addressed several needs at the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing nearly entirely on the offensive side of the ball.
An encampment at Northeastern University is being cleared. Campus officials reported the use of "virulent antisemitic slurs."
A solemn procession is taking place Saturday as the body of Billerica Police Sgt. Ian Taylor will be transported to the medical examiner's office in Boston.
A woman and child were killed by a man in an apparent murder-suicide in Lowell on Saturday, according to police.
The New England Patriots continued to "weaponize the offense" in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, selecting University of Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker.
Protesters nationwide are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Lionel Messi played in front of a record crowd at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night and put on quite the show for soccer fans in New England.
The Patriots have five quarterbacks on the roster, and Jerod Mayo hopes that crowded QB room inside Gillette Stadium breeds a lot of competition at the most important position on the field.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Patriots addressed several needs at the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing nearly entirely on the offensive side of the ball.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in seven runs, and Tyler O'Neill also went deep as the Boston Red Sox routed the Chicago Cubs 17-0 on Saturday.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.