The Aurora Borealis may possibly be seen in Massachusetts and parts of southern New England on Friday night, Sept. 12.
The Hitching Post held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the opening of its new store at 2 Haven St.
A second person contracted WNV this year. The state raised the risk level to “Moderate” in nearby communities.
Plus, Massachusetts is one of the best places to have a baby and a team of students study whale mucus to see how it may determine stress.
The Bay State was ranked No. 8 on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Have a Baby" survey.
There are eight redevelopment ideas for areas under elevated roadways.
Kayem and former Patriot Joe Andruzzi are at the forefront of the Friday, Sept. 12 contest.
Plus, a driver crashed into a Marshalls in Bedford and the Mass. Gaming Commission is holding casino talks this week.
Apple season is here, and a favorite fall activity is apple-picking. Here are some of our picks north of Boston.
Plus, a drunk man allegedly assaults children in a playground and another man is charged for drunk driving for fifth time.
This weekly animal column focuses on issues surrounding animal welfare in Massachusetts.
Meteorological summer has ended, with rain far below average and temperatures on par with historical averages.
Plus, 1.2 million residents were compromised by data thefts last year and Plymouth Police finds child porn, guns and mass murder plan.
Heavy rain and severe storms are possible on Saturday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across New England.
Plus, a citation was dropped against a man who created a Transformers police car and the Charles River gets a positive water quality rating.
The public can weigh in on the plan at an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Plus, CVS is changing its name and ending tobacco sales and police in multiple communities are looking for the public's help.
Rick Sacra is the third American doctor to recently become infected.
Plus, local kids help rescue an injured swan and a state tax amnesty program kicks off.
The report offers a first ever look at total health care expenditures in the Bay State.
Plus, two plead guilty in 2010 shooting and man charged with sex trafficking of teen.
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Jeanne's Ice Cream Shoppe & More is bringing affordable ice cream to Wakefield.
Plus, what to do if you see a dog in a hot car and a former local official was charged with heroin possession.
Plus, the new Assembly Square MBTA station has an opening date and police seize 1,500 grams of heroin.
MassDOT suggests use of Boston transportation app and live traffic cameras for a safe Labor Day weekend.
Plus, Framingham man arrested for "upskirting" and Zagat says Cambridge burger is best in the area.
Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.
Sasha went missing in Saugus on Aug. 16.
Plus, "Good Will Hunting" showing benefits suicide prevention and doctors recommend schools delay start to later in the morning.
This weekly column focuses on issues and concerns surrounding animals in Massachusetts.
There have been 4 days above 90 degrees during the summer of 2014, far fewer than 2013 and the least since 1997.
Plus, dog owners warned after canine parvovirus outbreak and hero rescues toddlers who fell in reservoir.
Plus, a Louisiana man was arraigned in connection with a hit and run and a Newton man won an Emmy for a Jimi Hendrix film.
Plus, Wellesley puts into place a boil water notice and Brookline Police commended for defusing a potentially "deadly" traffic stop.
Plus, a new bill looks to protect victims of domestic violence and their pets and a local chief addresses the "militarization" of police.
Plus, "Ted 2" filming on North Shore this week and alleged peeping Tom arrested.
Plus, an Allston man was charged in a fatal car crash and Dine Out Boston is here.
Restaurant specials are on the menu for Beantown from Aug. 17-22 and Aug. 24-29.
Plus, a group sues Boston to stop installing sidewalk ramps and a new local bylaw restricts sex offenders.