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Romance scams target thousands in Mass: "You have to get rid of your husband"
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.
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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.
A Townsend woman is accused of trying to poison her husband with soup. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
Police say a Massachusetts woman was tricked into poisoning her husband by a fake soap opera star.
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A woman was arrested Sunday after police said she was under the influence of drugs when she crashed into a building and fled the scene in Townsend.
Dennis Legere, 46, was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a home.
A New Hampshire man is facing several charges after he allegedly fled from police and crashed into a house in Townsend early Saturday morning.
Ashby was one of the jackpot towns for the storm, getting 29" of snow.
Flames ripped through a home on Main Street in Townsend on Sunday.
Items collected in Townsend will be delivered to Florida communities impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
The show's coordinating producer Chip Hamilton shared the big moment in the spotlight with his team.
The fire was 75% contained as of Sunday night.
A brush fire in Townsend is expected to burn for several more days.
Thaddeus Rochette allegedly impersonated an officer to prevent the woman from reporting him.
Thaddeus Rochette allegedly impersonated an officer to prevent the woman from reporting him.
Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital have voted to go on a one-day strike after the unionized force says they are in a contract stalemate over wages, benefits, and staffing levels.
Some members of the Massachusetts delegation boycotted Netanyahu's first address to Congress since the October 7th attack by Hamas.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
The goal is not only for the students to build social and emotional skills while working with the animals, but to build trust with police.
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 speed limit on Route 3 between I-95 and the New Hampshire border has been increased to 65 mph.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
A video showing a turkey attacking a Boston woman's car and the scratched-up aftermath has gone viral after she shared it on TikTok.
Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital have voted to go on a one-day strike after the unionized force says they are in a contract stalemate over wages, benefits, and staffing levels.
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have agreed on a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season.
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.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have agreed on a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season.
A new era officially got underway in New England on Wednesday, and Drake Maye stole the show with a deep bomb on the practice field.
Matthew Judon did not receive the contract extension he wants from the Patriots ahead of training camp, but that will not keep the star pass rusher off the practice field in Foxboro.
While the Patriots will hold their first practice of training camp on Wednesday, five veteran players will begin their camp on the sidelines.
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.