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Here are the beaches closed for swimming due to unsafe bacteria levels as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Here are the beaches closed for swimming due to unsafe bacteria levels as of Wednesday afternoon.
A Massachusetts child psychologist has developed a new campaign to help parents discuss social media use with their children.
The program will bring a one-way ride on the T down from $2.40 to $1.10, and a local bus ride will drop from $1.70 to $.85.
Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand. (Sponsored)
Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand.
The U.S. Marine veteran, attorney and author won the Republican primary on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
The Associated Press called the race for John Deaton at about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday with just three percent of the vote statewide counted after Deaton jumped out to a large early lead on Republican challengers Roberth Antonellis and Ian Cain.
The U.S. Marine veteran, attorney and author won the Republican primary on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
The two confirmed cases brings the number to six confirmed across Massachusetts this summer.
The DPH said on Tuesday afternoon that two new cases were a man in his 50s in Suffolk County and a man in his 80s in southern Middlesex County.
The two confirmed cases brings the number to six confirmed across Massachusetts this summer.
Stephen Boudreau, 34, has been missing since Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was last seen in the downtown Hyannis area, officials said.
Local officials are hopeful this new call for assistance can generate leads into the whereabouts of Stephen Boudreau, of Barnstable.
Nearly 900 hotel workers went on strike Sunday morning in Boston, one of eight cities where workers have walked off the job.
Notice a leak in your air conditioning system? Acting quickly is crucial. Here’s what else you need to know. (Sponsored)
Don't let a puddle ruin your summer! Find out what you need to do to stop leaks, protect your home and restore cool comfort quickly.
Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber star in "The Perfect Couple." Carrie C**n, Natasha Lyonne & Elizabeth Olsen star in "His Three Daughters."
Where you can meet and greet Aquaman on the North Shore next week ...
The "Aquaman" and "Game of Thrones" star will be signing bottles of his vodka at the Market Basket on Endicott Street.
It was so hot a tourist melted his feet; “rooftop ninja” lived in a sign for a year; dude has eaten 34,000 Big Macs since 1973; much more.
It was so hot a tourist melted his feet; "rooftop ninja" lived in a sign for a year; dude has eaten 34,000 Big Macs since 1973; much more.
A steer that roamed Boston for two months will soon be eligible for adoption to a home with the necessary equipment and experience.
"You never know what kind of creatures you'll come across in the woods, thankfully this one was made of rubber instead of scales." - Andover Animal Control
Any initial concern about responding to a call for an alligator quickly turned to laughter when officers discovered it was a toy.
Spooky Season is ... here? If you can't wait for Halloween, here's the list of the Spirit Halloween stores in Massachusetts.
Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over Massachusetts in the coming days, and you’ll be able to see six planets.
Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over Massachusetts in the coming days, and you'll be able to see six planets.
Labor Day, always observed on the first Monday in September, was declared a federal holiday in 1894 after a pair of violent labor disputes.
Fisher-Price recalls dumbbells that may pose a choking hazard; 145 “severe” illnesses in 29 states linked to Diamond Shruumz candies.
Fisher-Price recalls dumbbells that may pose a choking hazard; 145 "severe" illnesses in 29 states linked to Diamond Shruumz candies.
While the November general election looms large this fall, there are some state races that will come into focus after Tuesday's primary.
ICYMI: "It is a privilege to know our Swampscott first responders will always rise above and beyond the call of duty in the service to our community." - Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada
Police Chief Ruben Quesada said the responding officers will be awarded the department's Life Saving Commendation for their efforts.
Plus: Market Basket marked 10 years since an unprecedented summer of employee protests and customer boycotts.
Massachusetts voters will have a chance to cast their ballots for some local, regional and both state and federal representative races in the state primary election on Sept. 3.
While the November general election looms large this fall, there are some state races that will come into focus after Tuesday's primary.
Bot boi and pasties aren’t what you may think, and why isn’t the strawberry pretzel Jell-O and whipped topping dessert called a salad?
Bot boi and pasties aren't what you may think, and why isn't the strawberry pretzel Jell-O and whipped topping dessert called a salad?
From neighbors who have barking, snarling dogs to “basement tenants from hell” to smokers, tokers and fire stokers, readers dish.
From neighbors who have barking, snarling dogs to "basement tenants from hell" to smokers, tokers and fire stokers, readers dish.
Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses, while a third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its modified vaccine version to be available a little later.
The vaccines, which will be available soon, are designed to target recent COVID strains that have contributed to a summer surge nationwide.
The Forever New England Gameday IPA is back with a new look and taste for the new football season.
ICYMI: A young steer named "Moodini" for his ability to elude attempts to capture it in Boston for nearly two months this summer will soon be up for adoption to the right home after rehabbing at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen.
A steer that roamed Boston for two months will soon be eligible for adoption to a home with the necessary equipment and experience.
Boston city leaders gathered Thursday to share tips ahead of move-in weekend.
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