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Shots Fired at Manchester, NH Home, Police Investigating
Police are responding to a house in Manchester, New Hampshire after shots were fired Thursday night. Authorities received reports of gunshots inside of the 712 Beech Street home around 9 p.m. Thursday. Officers found evidence of a shooting when they arrived, police said.
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Shoppers Head to Stores Early to Beat Black Friday Crowds
The Pheasant Lane Mall opened its doors Thanksgiving evening to welcome shoppers trying to beat the Black Friday morning crowds. The shoppers waited in their cars for hours on Thursday to be the first ones inside. The National Retail Federation says 165 million people are expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, making it a now five-day event.
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Meet the Craftsmen Behind the Killington Cup Ski Trophies
Athletes from around the globe are in Vermont for this weekend’s Women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup races at Killington Resort—and 40,000 fans or more are expected to descend on Rutland County for the festivities. The racers will compete for points on the World Cup tour, and also for one-of-a-kind trophies crafted by the team at a company famous for...
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Melrose Man Makes Dinner for Those Alone on Thanksgiving
There’s no special recipe or single ingredient that will ever make the perfect holiday in the kitchen. But Scott Macaulay gets here early to at least try every year. “I’m getting old, see! I’m getting old,” he said.
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Meet the Craftsmen Behind Killington Cup Trophies
The first place trophies weigh about eight pounds each and take about a half hour to make.
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Melrose Man Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Eating Alone
We all have our Thanksgiving traditions. For Scott Macaulay it’s serving dinner for anyone who would otherwise eat alone.
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3 Dead, 2 Injured in Worcester Car Crashes Ahead of Thanksgiving
Worcester-area officials are reminding residents to drive safely and responsibly on Thanksgiving. They say car crashes Tuesday and Wednesday have left three people dead and two others injured. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports a 66-year-old man was killed by a car in Worcester Tuesday evening. No one has been charged in that incident.
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Cyclist Struck in Boston, Transported to Hospital: Police
A person is in the hospital after being hit by a car while riding a bike in Boston, police said. According to Boston police, the incident happened at 682 Columbia Road in Dorchester just before noon on Thursday.
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‘Chowdaheads?' Here Are the Names the Worcester WooSox Didn't Choose
The Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox announced its new name as the Worcester WooSox this week — but it wasn’t the only name under consideration. Here’s the full list of 218 name suggestions collected by the team.
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Worcester Red Sox Make ‘WooSox' Name Official
After months of speculation, the Red Sox’ Triple-A team has an official name to use after its upcoming move to Worcester.
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Worcester Red Sox Unveil New Name and Logo
The Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox has announced the new name it will adopt with its move from Rhode Island to Massachusetts. The Worcester Red Sox will also be known as the WooSox, the team confirmed during a live television ceremony Monday night.
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Worcester Red Sox to Unveil New Name and Logo
The Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox is announcing its new name in conjunction with its move from Rhode Island to Massachusetts. The new team name will be announced during a live television ceremony on Monday night.
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Energy Symposium to Look at High Electricity Rates in NH
An annual energy symposium in New Hampshire will look at such topics as its electricity rates and barriers to natural gas availability in New England.
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Charities Donate Thanksgiving Meals to 11K Families in Boston
An annual tradition of giving in Dorchester is underway again. And this year, there’s no shortage of people in need. The United Way and Catholic Charities of Boston distribute thousands of turkeys and a ton of other food to the community every year. Michael Durkin, the president of United Way, says they’re serving all of the Thanksgiving fixings for 11,000...
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Fireball Streaks Across New England Sky
A rare sight in New England last night when a fireball lit up the sky.
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WATCH: Fireball Lights Up Night Sky
People around Greater Boston, down to Connecticut, and up into Northern New England spotted a streak of light cross the sky during the Friday evening commute.
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Police Department Getting Dozens of New Bulletproof Vests
A Massachusetts police department is getting dozens of new bulletproof vests for its officers thanks to a federal grant. The Holyoke City Council unanimously accepted the nearly $30,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant and approved spending about the same amount from the police department’s reserve funds to cover half the cost of buying 47 new vests.
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Man Dead, 2 Charged After Overnight Shooting Near TD Garden
A man has died after being shot near TD Garden early Saturday morning, police said. Officers responded to 101 Canal Street just after 2 a.m. Saturday to find a man with gunshot wounds. The victim, Fouad Baghdad, was taken to a local hospital and later died, police said.
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Cold, Breezy Saturday Ahead of Rain, Snow Sunday
Saturday: Cool sun, bit breezy. Highs in the 40s. Saturday Night: Clouds increase. Rain develops overnight. Lows in the 20s & 30s. Sunday: Rain for most, wintry mix early for the hills. Breezy. Highs around 40. Cape Cod Forecast Saturday: Cool sun, bit breezy. Highs in the middle 40s. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain develops overnight. Lows in the 30s...
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Kemba Walker Has Concussion-Like Symptoms After Game Injury
Kemba Walker suffered a concussion-like symptoms while playing against the Nuggets in Denver Friday night, the Celtics confirmed in a tweet Friday night. The point guard was taken off the court via stretcher late in the second quarter before being taken to a local hospital. Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye late in the second quarter, striking Ojeleye’s abdomen area...