What can you do to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses?
There are different methods to fight off eastern equine encephalitis, also called EEE, and other mosquito-born illnesses.
Second human case of EEE detected in Massachusetts woman in her 30s
A second human case of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed in Massachusetts, just days after the death of New Hampshire man was announced.
EEE threat forces Plymouth to close parks from dusk until dawn
All parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed from dusk until dawn after state health officials elevated the town's EEE risk status to high.
Officer sees family in need, raises money for a new refrigerator
Watertown police officer Frank Forde knew something was wrong and after responding to a call, he needed to help a family.
Young man with autism now a valued member of Tewksbury police
There's a new employee at the police department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He's a young man living with autism.
Former flight attendant starts annual 9/11 tribute journey from Boston
A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.
Health department shuts down Norwood boy's charity ice cream stand after complaint
The Norwood Health Department shut down a sidewalk ice cream stand that was raising money for a local hockey team for players with disabilities.
Tree planted by first grader 27 years ago becomes symbol for Medway
A first grader planted a seedling 27 years ago. It defied the odds to become a symbol for an entire neighborhood.
Brockton Hospital ready to reopen more than a year after devastating fire
Brockton Hospital has been closed for more than a year after a fire there. They're promising better care when they reopen next week.
Rare coins unknowingly sold at yard sale returned to family with heartfelt note
A Massachusetts family didn't know that some rare coins were mixed in with an item they sold at a yard sale until they were returned with a very kind note.
Boston family's lemonade stand supports baby in need of liver transplant
A Boston mother is hoping a miracle comes through for her daughter who is fighting a rare disease.
Police search for man accused of assaulting children in MIT swimming pool
Police are searching for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching multiple children at an MIT pool last week.
Big Y, Stop & Shop locations temporarily close delis due to listeria outbreak
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Boston police officer hit by stolen car, suspect shot
A Boston police officer was hurt when he was hit by a stolen car in Jamaica Plain Thursday night,
Belmont woman says cat was shot with BB gun
A Belmont woman is upset and scared after she says someone shot her cat with a BB gun.