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Bill Would Allow Doctors To Involuntarily Commit Patients To Treatment Center
As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has introduced a controversial proposal.
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As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has introduced a controversial proposal.
The bill would bar any local or state law enforcement resources from aiding federal prosecutions of marijuana crimes.
It's a Super Bowl tradition at Danilchuk's Auto Body shop in East Boston. And this time, the Eagles are the target.
Two former Massachusetts educators want teachers to have the same opportunity to share ideas and get tips from the pros, experienced teachers, so they started a company to do just that.
Joe Perry is on everyone's list as one of the top guitar slingers in rock and roll, and he's also a big Patriots fan, excited for a shot at another Lombardi Trophy.
Is America's democracy in danger? That's the central question posed by Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt in their new book, "How Democracies Die."
The audience just grabbed their phones and turned on their flashlights. The middle school students in Hamilton were total pros and did not miss a line.
A man driving to work pulled over and saved a 12-year-old boy choking on the side of the road.
The kids are younger than usual marching band members, but they have the faith of their teacher and they have the success to show for it.
The owner of a Brighton engineering firm never missed a cell phone payment, so he understandably confused when his wireless carrier suddenly shut off his phone.
Posting photos on social media is second nature for many mothers. They snap photos of trips to the zoo, first days of school, even fun projects at home.
Yes, this is possible and it's not cheap.
A Boston non-profit school lets high school kids begin college courses while they're still seniors and they get a leg up on the competition.
Pet goats in Bolton came down with a mysterious illness after eating Christmas trees.
They're sewing to help others. A group of women from a Framingham church are making dresses that will make a difference for African refugees.
There have been hundreds of instances where glass shower doors have shattered, causing injuries.
After a lengthy recruiting pitch, the Assumption College soccer team has its next star. He's a 9-year-old from Clinton and he's already made a huge impact on his team.
For more than half a century Crystal Cleaners has been making sure Santa's suit is festive and fresh, all season long. And they do it for free.
A cheerleader on the team at Middleboro High School is inspiring his fellow students and everyone he meets.
What if recess was a time period with a plan and a coach and not just a free for all?
Call it the mystery of the hydrangea cutting. If you take a close look at the plants at two houses in Swampscott, you'll see that somebody snipped the stalks.
Call after call for seven weeks and Joe Consoli still couldn't get anyone from Samsung to reverse the charge.
A local traveler's voyage to Norway was nearly perfect - until she got her cell phone bill.
A Norwood elementary school is cooking fresh food right in the cafeteria
South Shore Health System parked a converted ambulance outside Brockton District Court, to show anyone interested how to administer Narcan.
A $58 billion budget deal includes free community college and allowing the Massachusetts Lottery to move online.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case and the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
A global Microsoft outage is affecting RMV services and car inspections in Massachusetts.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
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.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
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 I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
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.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
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.