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The world watched this couple cross the finish line in 2018. But their story isn't over
Since a fateful night in June 2016, life for Kaitlyn and Matt Wetherbee has been an emotional roller coaster fraught with inconceivable challenges and personal triumphs. On that night, Matt suffered a catastrophic injury from a headfirst fall into a gym wall while playing league basketball with friends. A freak accident that would...
91-year-old woman greets drivers daily with a ‘Be kind’ sign
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WBZ) - In Massachusetts, a 91-year-old woman is using a simple, heartfelt sign to take a stand in her community. Nearly every day for the past six years, the woman known as Sunny has stood quietly at a busy intersection near Boston with a simple message. Sunny said...
Myrtle the Turtle celebrates 54 years in Boston
Twice a day, tourists gather in Boston to watch a turtle eat. Not just any turtle, of course: this is Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s 4-story ocean tank. Wednesday marks the 54th anniversary of Myrtle's arrival in Boston, and she...
Family still awaits answers after late-night crash involving off-duty Brockton police sergeant
More than a year after an off-duty police sergeant smashed into a Brockton couple’s car when they were stopped at a traffic light with their baby boy sitting in the back seat, the family is still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash. An internal affairs investigation...
Mass. faces shortage of primary care doctors. One in Boston sees a solution
Massachusetts faces a deepening shortage of primary care physicians, as current doctors approach retirement and newcomers choose specialties over general care. Amid several efforts to increase the supply, one approach now before lawmakers was shaped by an Arlington doctor. “The problem is: If I am graduating from medical school and...
Man Hospitalized, Several Injured in Large Fight in Boston's Hyde Park
A man was hospitalized after being stabbed during a large altercation in Boston's Hyde Park on Monday afternoon. The Boston Police Department reported to NBC Boston that they responded to the 300-block of Wood Avenue around 4:20 p.m. following reports of a fight involving roughly 20 individuals, described by witnesses as "kids." The victim, approximately 45 years old, sustained a stab wound to his back.
Beloved Colonial Do-Nut reopening with new owners. Who, when and will donuts be the same?
TAUNTON — There are few things in life that are as nice as reuniting with an old friend. Especially after an absence. Lately, Tauntontonians and residents in surrounding communities have been looking forward to reuniting with one old friend in particular: Colonial Do-Nut Shop. ...
Violent Boston Gang Member Member Who Posed With Firearms on Snapchat Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison
A Boston-area man was sentenced on Friday, June 7, 2024 for illegally possessing a firearm while under house arrest for three state firearm charges. Trevon Bell, 27, of Boston and Lynn, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 78 months in prison, and three years of supervised release. Bell pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in November 2023.
Increasing heat, humidity sparks potential for strong storms by end of week
Just like the past couple of days, variable clouds and a few spotty showers are in the forecast Tuesday — though many of us will stay dry. Sea breezes also return, keeping coastal areas cooler, around 70. Temperatures will rise just a touch Wednesday, with another low chance of...
Brockton Hospital’s opening delayed without a new timeline
“We're going to come back bigger and stronger than we were before. Our commitment to stay in Massachusetts and stay profitable is a strong commitment." Brockton Hospital, which closed more than a year ago after a catastrophic, 10-alarm fire, will not be reopening this month, as previously announced by operator Signature Healthcare.
Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads
BOSTON (AP) — A major defense contractor was sued Tuesday over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads. The class action filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, and the Virginia Human Rights Act.
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