Missing Massachusetts teen Nya Brown found safe, reunited with family
A Massachusetts teenager who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found safe and reunited with her family, authorities said.
Massachusetts inmates to be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccines
Inmates in Massachusetts will be some of the first to get COVID-19 vaccines. Tens of thousands of inmates will be offered the shots ahead of home health aides, seniors and medically vulnerable residents.
Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Adorable baby gorilla born via C-section at Boston zoo
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
Drone captures vibrant fall foliage in Massachusetts
Drone footage recorded on Tuesday, October 20, in north-central Massachusetts captures the area’s famously vivid fall foliage.
Police officer helps skunk with head stuck in container
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hanley was finally able to free the distressed animal, before quickly getting out of its way.
It's a boy! Endangered pygmy hippo born at Boston zoo
A Massachusetts zoo has welcomed an adorable baby pygmy hippo to its family.
Bear nudges Massachusetts man napping by pool in surprising video
A Massachusetts man was poked awake from his poolside nap by a black bear, security camera video shows.
Massachusetts man puts up electric fence to protect Trump 2020 lawn sign
A Massachusetts man who has had several pro-Trump signs stolen from his front yard over the course of the summer erected a makeshift electrical fence around his latest sign in an effort to ward off potential thieves.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
Firefighters union removes 'Thin Blue Line' flags from trucks after resident complains
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Statue of Christopher Columbus beheaded in Boston
Boston police launched an investigation Wednesday after the city’s Christopher Columbus statue was beheaded overnight.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
8-year-old boy takes first steps after brain tumor surgery
An eight-year-old Massachusetts boy took his first steps after surgery on April 28, after doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital removed his brain tumor.
Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility
The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.
All-female fire engine crew hopes to inspire young girls to take up firefighting
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.