Massachusetts motorcyclist killed in I-84 crash

TOWN OF WALLKILL – A Dracut, Massachusetts man was killed Friday morning when the motorcycle he was operating on Interstate 84 in the Town of Wallkill was struck by a car, State Police said. Troopers said the accident occurred at around 8:35 a.m....

Boston taxpayers need to know what White Stadium will cost them

Andrew Zimbalist is professor emeritus of economics at Smith College. These days, with our democracy hanging by a thread and social media manipulations of the actual news, it would seem to be more important than ever to demand transparency and...

Boston University undergoing external review of its athletic department amid harassment allegations

BOSTON — Boston University is undergoing an external review of its athletic department. It comes amid sexual harassment allegations made by a popular podcaster. Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” accused the school’s former women’s soccer...

Boston Bruins select James Hagens with 7th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have selected Boston College star James Hagens with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old Hauppauge, New York, native appeared in 37 games for the Eagles during the 2024-25 season, where he...

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Boston singer-songwriter Steve Rondo ready for Ocean Mist debut

There are certain musicians who have the ability to take over a room with just an instrument and their voice. When there’s a band backing them up, this trait gets taken to a new level with the music being elevated. Based in Boston, Steve Rondo is...

Massachusetts Hockey Incoming Freshman Nestrasil Selected 25th Overall In 2025 NHL Entry Draft

LOS ANGELES – University of Massachusetts hockey incoming freshman forward Vaclav Nestrasil has been selected in the first round, 25 th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night. Nestrasil, a native of Prague,...

Massachusetts Historical Society names new president

The Massachusetts Historical Society has named a new president. Lisa Krassner, the executive director of the Concord Museum, assumes the post in September. “As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary,” Krassner said in a statement, “there’s...

Massachusetts holds annual Greasy Pole Contest

Contestants at the St. Peter’s Fiesta in Gloucester, Massachusetts, have made their way to compete in the annual Greasy Pole Contest. Competitors attempt to walk across a slippery 13-meter telephone to grab the victory flag at the end, without...

Massachusetts Skies: Unravelling the mystery of the falling object

PEMBROKE: A Massachusetts woman experienced a surprising event when she came across a mysterious viral object in the sky and recorded the situation on video. Colleen McCormack, resident of Pembroke, was having a relaxed time in her outdoor hot tub...

Boston Bruins draft James Hagens from Boston College with No. 7 pick

By WBZ-News Staff Updated on: June 27, 2025 / 8:44 PM EDT / CBS Boston Marco Sturm shares his vision for Bruins in 1-on-1 with Steve Burton Marco Sturm shares his vision for Bruins in 1-on-1 with Steve Burton 09:14 The Boston Bruins selected...

Massachusetts Proposes Withholding Tax on High-Value Real Estate Transactions by Non-Resident Sellers

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“DOR”) has proposed a new regulation, 830 CMR 62B.2.4, which introduces a significant change to the taxation of real estate transactions within the Commonwealth by non-resident sellers. The regulation...

Massachusetts man sentenced to 18 months for trafficking fentanyl into Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WGME) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office says a Massachusetts man has been sentenced for trafficking fentanyl into Maine. Alvin Dorsey, 39, was reportedly sentenced on Thursday to 18 months in prison with three years of supervised...

Boston University athletics faces ‘new external review’ of policies following Globe reports on handling of complaints

Boston University said it will undergo “a new external review” of its athletic department’s policies, following multiple complaints about its women’s soccer program that were spotlighted in Globe stories. The school stated its intent to...

Boston, Craig Breslow Blunders Bookend List of MLB’s ‘Biggest Fails’

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow By this measure, it’s pretty amazing that the Boston Red Sox can realistically claim to be in a fight for a wild card spot in the American League. Or that Craig Breslow...

Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts returned a pair of looted artifacts Friday to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, reconciling a colonial-era theft that dates back to the late 1800s. The return represents the first time the MFA has...

Massachusetts man honeymooning in Florida dies after being struck by lightning

DAYTONA, Florida — Family and friends are mourning the death of a Massachusetts native who recently died after being struck by lightning while honeymooning with his wife in Florida. Jake Andrew Rosencranz, 29, of Weston, was vacationing with his...

19 Massachusetts beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water

After the heat wave in Massachusetts this week, you may be in the mood to spend a day at the beach this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The...

Massachusetts lawmakers reach deal on $61.4 billion budget

The Legislature plans to approve a final fiscal year 2026 state budget on Monday, the day before the new spending cycle starts, after House and Senate Democrats announced they reached an accord. Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Sen. Michael Rodrigues,...

Massachusetts fire rips through South Shore Sports Center: ‘A loss for the community’

A massive four-alarm fire has caused damage to the South Shore Sports Center in Hingham that officials describe as beyond repair, ripping a community staple away from the region. The Hingham Fire Department responded to the 56,400 square-foot...