School Closings & Delays in Massachusetts

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Trooper at Karen Read murder trial testifies her SUV went in reverse outside home The Karen Read murder trial resumed Friday in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts with more testimony from prosecution witnesses. updated 17M ago

Severe thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon, evening Severe thunderstorms are in the weather forecast Friday afternoon and evening, 3H ago

Porzingis reportedly "has a chance" to play in Game 4 Kristaps Porzingis is once again questionable for the Celtics, but there is some optimism that the big man could return for Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals. 7H ago

23 sets of twins graduate from a single Needham middle school Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham. 7H ago

Massachusetts sales tax holiday returning August 10-11 During the sales tax holiday, the Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% will be suspended for most items under $2.500. 4H ago

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Younger workers are stressed at their job, research finds A new study finds that more younger employees are stressed at work compared to their older coworkers. 22H ago

Climate change increases risks of adverse health effects A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health. 22H ago

Maintaining health during the NBA playoffs Big sporting events are fun for most but for others, the stress can take a toll on their health. Dr. Mallika Marshall shares how to manage health and stress during these games. Jun 12

Could the color of your child's swimsuit help save their life? A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning. Jun 10

Measuring a person's waist may help calculate risk of death from obesity, study says A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist. Jun 10

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I-Team

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Former romance scammer shares tactics, educates potential victims A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars. May 29

Waltham woman denied refund for fat loss treatment until Call for Action got involved The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat. May 24

What do police do with their guns when they're not used anymore? Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers. May 17

Woman says she was raped by Brockton killer who's been on the loose for 10 years A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014. May 15

Mass. State Police recruitment Instagram account posts explicit song The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns. May 10

Keller @ Large

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Keller: Biden and Trump vie for veterans' votes. Who is most supportive of the military? President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are each claiming to support the U.S. military while running ads attacking their opponent on the issue. Jun 11

What can Mass. do about revenue shortfalls from commercial real estate downturn? Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan spoke about the party's economic philosophy, commercial taxes in Boston and other subjects. Jun 9

Keller: Could raising taxes on commercial properties drive investors away? It's a dilemma that could mean big trouble for the City of Boston's budget - how to prepare for the fallout from an ongoing collapse of downtown commercial property values. Should taxes be raised on them? Jun 5

Keller: Trump and Biden campaign ads have one thing in common - negativity So far in the bitter Trump-Biden battle, the truth seems to be an early casualty, says Jon Keller. Jun 5

Joe Curtatone on what Trump presidency would mean for clean energy agenda Former Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, now president of the Northeast Clean Energy Council, joined WBZ-TV and discussed challenges facing the clean energy agenda. Jun 2

Business News

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Great Wolf Lodge reveals opening plans for 2nd New England resort Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut. Jun 13

One Mighty Mill in Hyde Park on a mission to fix how flour is made In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made. Jun 9

TJ Maxx, Marshalls owner envisions "at least another 1,300" store openings At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores. May 31

Takeda is planning hundreds of layoffs in Cambridge, Lexington Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts May 29

Another central Massachusetts movie theater is closing its doors The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business. May 20

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New England Living

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Explore granite boulder caves from the Ice Age at Polar Caves in New Hampshire The Polar Caves in Rumney, New Hampshire have been family owned and operated for over 100 years and offer families the opportunity to discover the wild wonders of the natural world. Jun 9

How conservation efforts are protecting the wildlife at the Great Marsh The North Shore's Great Marsh is home to some of New England's most active and studied wildlife habitats. Jun 9

Go horseback riding year-round at Princeton's Cornerstone Ranch Cornerstone Ranch in Princeton offers year-round horseback riding and wagon rides through the trails of scenic central Massachusetts. Jun 9

View Thacher Island's twin lighthouses off the coast of Rockport Rockport's Thacher Island offers guests one of the most amazing views in all of New England with its twin lighthouses. Jun 9

Watch apple cider and donuts made fresh at Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Vermont Known primarily for their fresh pressed apple cider and housemade apple cider donuts, Cold Hollow invites visitors to come discover their inner Vermonter. Jun 2

Sports

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How Celtics can close out Mavs and become NBA champions Is Friday the night that the Boston Celtics finish off the Dallas Mavericks and win an NBA Championship? 6H ago

Houck tosses 6 solid innings, O'Neill slugs 3-run homer in Red Sox's 9-3 victory over Phillies Tanner Houck allowed three runs in six strong innings and Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night. 17H ago

What should the Tom Brady statue look like? Tom Brady is getting a statue outside the Patriots Hall of Fame. What could the 12-foot idol look like? Jun 13

Derrick White had a perfect description of Joe Mazzulla Joe Mazzulla is known for his unique personality and occasionally awkward press conferences. It's time to start recognizing him as one heck of a basketball coach. Jun 13

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23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham. 7H ago

Lucky Nantucket store sells 2 big winning lottery tickets in 3 months A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year. Jun 11

House built by Pilgrim said to be "oldest home on the market in America" The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669. Jun 5

Flamingo sighting on Cape Cod has bird-watchers buzzing A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts. Jun 5

Horse that fell through barn floor "doing great" after 4-hour rescue The horse crashed through his stall floor in Ipswich and got stuck in the broken floorboards below. Jun 4

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