Hurricane Erin could bring hazardous conditions to Massachusetts beaches

Hurricane Erin is building far out in the Atlantic Ocean, but the impact of the storm extends far beyond its center. At its closest, Erin will be hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts coast, so it will not be making landfall in New England....

Massachusetts Hiker Rescued After Fall on Mount Pierce

BEAN’S GRANT, N.H. — A hiker from Braintree, Massachusetts, was rescued after slipping and falling between 50 and 100 feet down Mount Pierce in the White Mountains, according to authorities. The incident occurred near a scenic overlook along the...

More than 50 beaches in Massachusetts closed on Monday

Score Tickets to The Who at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts

Will this be the final go around for Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend? We shall see. They have said The Who are pretty much done after this "The Song Is Over" farewell tour. Roger and Pete owe us nothing. The guys have done it all and given us all...

Kylee Monteiro update: GoFundMe launched for pregnant Massachusetts teen who said ‘I don’t feel safe’ before vanishing

A search is underway in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, for a missing pregnant teenager. A GoFundMe has been launched to help in the search efforts to locate 18-year-old Kylee Monteiro. Kylee Monteiro update: GoFundMe launched for pregnant Massachusetts...

Massachusetts Man Who Threatened to Kill Members of Jewish Community, Bomb Synagogues Sentenced to Prison

A Millis, Mass. man was sentenced for threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb Jewish synagogues. John Reardon, 60, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Julia E. Kobick to 26 months prison to be followed by three years of...

Massachusetts Health Officials Issue Warning on ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria

People swim in the water at Newcomb beach in Wellfleet, Mass., on July 21, 2024. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Health officials in Massachusetts have warned about a potentially deadly type of flesh-eating bacteria in the state’s coastal...

Massachusetts farm holding annual Peach Festival

Massachusetts gas prices essentially unchanged from last week

State gas prices are essentially unchanged last week and reached an average of $3.04 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, approximately the same as last week's price, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price...

Massachusetts State Police spent $217,000 on luxury hotel stays, international flights, and more

Mass State Police shelled out more than $200,000 on stays at 4- and 5-star hotels from Aruba to Florida, along with international flights and other expenses during the last fiscal year. The Herald is sifting through state agencies’ taxpayer-funded...

Where is Jason Compere? Search underway for missing 29-year-old with 'mental health concerns' in Medford, Massachusetts

Police are looking for a man who has gone missing after being last seen in Medford, Massachusetts, on Friday, August 15. Medford police said that 29-year-old Jason Compere has mental health issues and might require support. Where is Jason Compere?...

Massachusetts braces for strong storms ahead of cold front; latest weather update inside

Ahead of the much-needed relief from hot and muggy weather, which is likely next week, Massachusetts is set to witness isolated strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon (August 17, 2025) into the evening. According to CBS News, the...

UMass Lowell celebrates Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Week

LOWELL — As part of Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Week, on Friday, Aug.15, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle visited UMass Lowell, the highest-rated campus for sustainability in the state, according to...

Girl rescues 5-year-old neighbor after 20-foot fall down well in Massachusetts

THAT’S IMPRESSIVE. WELL, A FIVE YEAR OLD IS OKAY AFTER FALLING INTO A WELL JUST OVER THE BORDER IN MASSACHUSETTS. THANKFULLY. RIGHT. YOU KNOW, HIS NEIGHBOR WAS ABLE TO RESCUE HIM. AND REMARKABLY, SHE’S JUST A KID HERSELF. JACK WAS PLAYING IN HIS...

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey calls Trump's Alaskan summit with Putin a complete failure

As Trump administration demands Boston end ‘sanctuary’ policies, Massachusetts officials are defending city’s laws

“We know where this is coming from and we know why. Unlike the Trump administration, Boston follows the law and it’s as simple as that,” Wu said Friday night in East Boston, according to a recording of her remarks provided by her staff. Bondi...

Adorable puppies up for adoption in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Pirates make major changes to coaching staff

Sporting a losing record didn’t sit well with the Massachusetts Pirates. Shortly after ending a 7-9 season, the first losing mark in the franchise’s seven-year history, Jawad Yatim announced a series of major changes to the coaching staff. Yatim,...

Strong storms expected to hit parts of Massachusetts on Sunday

Updated on: August 17, 2025 / 9:59 AM EDT / CBS Boston Next Weather: WBZ Morning Update For August 17 Next Weather: WBZ Morning Update For August 17 03:15 Massachusetts is finally going to be getting some respite from the hot, muggy weather we...

Massachusetts colleges brace for potential decline in international student enrollment

BOSTON — Colleges and universities across Massachusetts are bracing for a potential decline in international student enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. A new study from NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International...