Lawrence man dies at Hampton Beach after lifeguards were off duty
A 28-year-old man from Lawrence was killed by powerful rip currents at Hampton Beach.
Westport High School teacher on leave for reading "Happy Endings" in class
A teacher has been put on paid administrative leave after an investigation by the Westport Community Schools district found some provocative literature was read aloud to students.
Mass. National Guard activated for emergency shelter sites
Gov. Maura Healey has activated the National Guard to provide services at emergency shelter hotels across Massachusetts.
Somerset elementary schools ban talk or gestures of weapons
A new guideline at Somerset elementary schools bans any talk or gestures of weapons.
Haverhill resident whose home was damaged by sinkhole blames city
A Haverhill woman whose home was severely damaged by last week's downpours is blaming the city for the thousands of dollars in repairs she now needs.
Bedford orthodontist and hygienist hold toothbrush drive for Hawaii fire victims
A Bedford orthodontist and dental hygienist who were raised in Hawaii are giving back to their communities by organizing a toothbrush and toothpaste drive for those who lost everything in the wildfires.
Ozempic, Wegovy could create "dangerous complication" before surgery
Doctors are raising concerns about taking the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in the weeks before surgery.
Haverhill residents return to their homes after sinkhole forced evacuation
Twenty-two people, including several children, were able to return home after a massive sinkhole forced evacuations in Haverhill last week.
Rochester family desperately searches for grandmother missing in Maui wildfires
A Rochester family is desperately searching for a grandmother who is missing in the Maui wildfires in Hawaii.
Does Massachusetts sales tax holiday boost businesses?
The Retailers Association says the incentives gives a boost to small businesses during the slow summer months.
Patriots' Josh Uche carries Team Impact friendship into NFL
Josh Uche met Larry Prout during his college days at Michigan.
'The North End desperately needed a steakhouse': Umbria opens in Boston
A new steakhouse with a rooftop dining area is opening in Boston's North End.
Jason Aldean concertgoers denied refund after evacuating for severe weather
What was supposed to be a fun night at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield turned chaotic Saturday when a storm rolled through during the Jason Aldean concert.
Leominster to provide free school supplies for all students through high school
The city of Leominster will be providing free school supplies for all its students this coming school year.
Gloucester city councilor defends spending most of his time out of state
A Gloucester city councilor is defending himself over accusations that he isn't spending enough time in the city he represents.