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Fisherman Spots Great White Shark Off Newburyport
An experienced West Newbury fisherman thought he'd seen everything on the water, until a 14-foot long shark slammed into his boat on the North Shore.
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An experienced West Newbury fisherman thought he'd seen everything on the water, until a 14-foot long shark slammed into his boat on the North Shore.
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman was officially welcomed home with a parade in her hometown of Needham Sunday afternoon.
A nine-month-old baby boy has died after being left in a car in Lowell.
The U.S. Postal Service has introduced a stamp commemorating the world's oldest commissioned warship that's still afloat.
The western Massachusetts town of Monson declared a state of emergency after torrential rains swept through on Sunday.
The hot weather and spraying for mosquitoes is apparently responsible for a growing number of bats finding their way into homes.
A husband and wife worked hard to get their corn maze ready for the crowds this fall only to see part of it ruined by vandals.
A store owner turned the tables on a pair of would-be thieves.
It was an evening of prayerful reflection at the Sikh temple in Milford, where hundreds gathered for a special ceremony Monday night.
Lawrence police are hoping surveillance video and a broken BB gun will help them identify two men involved in a violent convenience store robbery.
New Hampshire health officials are offering three new options for testing thousands of people who may have been exposed to hepatitis C by a hospital technician now facing criminal charges.
Police had to intervene in a bench-clearing brawl at a women's professional football playoff game in Somerville on Saturday.
A man already serving a life sentence for a 1994 murder of a Lexington woman has pleaded guilty in the 1992 killing of another woman from the town.
Police are searching for a man who took an axe to a tree clearing machine, causing $5,000 in damages.
Police in Westwood are looking for the driver who hit a woman and her dog and then fled the scene.
Wildlife crews in New Hampshire are hoping to trap a bear that attacked a Grafton woman at her home.
Surrounded by family, 15-year-old Mikey Murphy returned to his home in Wilmington for the first time in a year, just in time for Father's Day.
The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday afternoon.
A 15-year-old girl found dead in Clinton on Sunday may have been drinking in the hours before her death.
A body was found behind a supermarket in Clinton on Sunday.
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.
Thousands of police officers from around the country joined the governor and other dignitaries to remember a Springfield officer slain in the line of duty.
NStar has put a temporary stop to tree clearing work in Sudbury, Wayland and Framingham.
Authorities have identified the cyclist killed Friday night in Boston as a Boston College graduate student.
A man accused of trying to burglarize a Lawrence market is in the hospital after the owner attacked him with a baseball bat.
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 new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
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.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
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 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.