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Tornado damage in Holden to be examined by National Weather Service
Tornado damage in Holden will be examined by a team Monday to determine its size and strength.
MBTA fare evasion crackdown gets underway around Boston
The MBTA's new program aimed at cracking down on fare evasion began around Boston Monday.
There's an election in Boston on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
Boston is holding its preliminary municipal election Tuesday, as voters decide which candidates for mayor and city council will make the November ballot.
ICE begins immigration crackdown in Massachusetts with Patriot 2.0
ICE is once again targeting Massachusetts with another immigration crackdown. It's called Patriot 2.0.
Kayshon Boutte a bright spot for Patriots in Week 1
Kayshon Boutte continues to elevate his game in the New England receiving corps, and was one of Drake Maye's most reliable targets on Sunday.
Ups & Downs: Ugly second half dooms Patriots in opener
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
Final victim identified in "Bear Brook Murders" cold case in NH
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
Lynn man charged with murder of woman on Newhall Street
The victim, a 38-year-old Lynn woman, was found dead early Sunday morning when police responded to a call on Newhall Street.
Maine restaurant mourns chef who was found dead in car outside hospital
A Maine restaurant is mourning its head chef after he was strangled and left outside South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile case.
Vocational school demand surges, leaving thousands on waitlists
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
There are new rules about "junk fees" in Massachusetts
New rules banning "junk fees" have taken effect in Massachusetts.
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Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for September 8, 2025
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
New Hampshire man is the 3rd recipient of a pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital
Bill Stewart received the pig-kidney transplant in June at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Lynn man accused of murdering sister ordered held without bail
A man charged with murder in Lynn, Massachusetts appeared in court on Monday.
No spark from Drake Maye and other takeaways from Patriots' Week 1 loss to Raiders
Steve Burton, Mike Reiss, and Christian Fauria broke down New England's Week 1 loss to the Raiders on Sunday night's Sports Final, with Burton demanding more from quarterback Drake Maye. The trio discuss Maye's performance and the lack of a spark from the QB in the second half, and how the New England defense fared throughout the 20-13 defeat at Gillette Stadium.
Boston holding preliminary mayoral election on Tuesday
Boston is holding its preliminary mayoral election on Tuesday.
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Injuries from boxing exercise contributed to Mass. State Police recruit's death
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
I-Team: Insurers using drones to inspect homes without alerting owners
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
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Maye needs to be much more consistent for Patriots to win
For the Patriots to have any level of success this season, Drake Maye needs to make a Year 2 leap at quarterback.
Boutte a bright spot, but wants to see more energy from Patriots
Kayshon Boutte continues to elevate his game in the New England receiving corps, and was one of Drake Maye's most reliable targets on Sunday.
Aroldis Chapman has four-strikeout ninth, continues hitless streak
Aroldis Chapman is having one dominant season for the Boston Red Sox, which continued Sunday night with a four-strikeout ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nick Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 Red Sox win over Diamondbacks
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
What Mike Vrabel had to say after losing debut as Patriots head coach
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
Ups & Downs: Ugly second half dooms Patriots in Week 1
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
Patriots suffer sloppy loss to Raiders in Mike Vrabel's debut
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Will Campbell good to go for Patriots; Efton Chism inactive for Week 1
The New England Patriots will have left tackle Will Campbell for Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, but preseason star Efton Chism is among the team's inactives.
Belichick confirms Patriots are banned from UNC after first college win
Bill Belichick won his first game as a college head coach on Saturday. But even after the victory, Belichick still had his feud with the New England Patriots on his mind.
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Gov. Healey announces vaccine access plans, slams Trump administration and RFK Jr.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Wegmans recalls cheese products due to potential listeria contamination
Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
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1912 streetcar "comfort station" now a popular Dorchester restaurant
The Comfort Kitchen restaurant in Dorchester was once a streetcar comfort station more than 100 years ago.
Harry's in Westboro credits 79 years of success to customers
Harry's restaurant on Route 9 in Westboro is a landmark in central Massachusetts.
Hot dog company behind Fenway Frank chased Red Sox for years, CEO says
If you've ever bitten into a Fenway Frank at a Red Sox game, you've had a taste of Chelsea, thanks to Kayem.
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Injuries from boxing exercise contributed to Mass. State Police recruit's death
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
I-Team: Insurers using drones to inspect homes without alerting owners
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
I-Team: Weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
I-Team: Smoking near oxygen tank eyed as possible cause of deadly Fall River fire
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
SJC confirms conviction of 5-time drunk driver, cites I-Team investigation
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
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Keller: How old is too old to be in public office?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
Former public safety official says Concord has "an antisemitism problem"
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
Keller: Trump says there's gerrymandering in Massachusetts. Is he right?
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
Mass. education secretary addresses cellphone bans, teacher strikes and federal funding
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Keller: Looking at the pushback to the proposed school cellphone ban
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
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Missile displayed in central Mass. park for decades moved
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Video shows rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
Worcester woman "shocked" when lottery win was more than expected
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
Mass. man mistakenly buys extra Powerball ticket, wins $2 million
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
Seagull swipes hot dog from tourist mid-photo in Boston
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
New England Living
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Visiting luxury real estate along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Hermit Woods Winery in New Hampshire takes different approach to winemaking
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Luxury vistas provide amenities for everyone on the lake's edge in NH
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Boston home store shows how functionality and beauty can combine
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
Chef of Bakey in Boston shares how to make world-famous babka
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.