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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 3h

Woman in serious condition after shooting that injured 3 in Mattapan

Three people were shot, and a woman is in serious condition after a Saturday afternoon shooting in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 5h

Boston cafe owner feels uplifted by community after Pride flag was ripped down

A boutique market and cafe owner was shocked when she arrived at her Boston shop to discover that her Pride flag had been ripped down.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 7h

Protesters hold 14 hour demonstration outside Burlington, Massachusetts ICE facility

Dozens of people gathered outside the ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts, for a 14-hour protest that called attention to the agency's actions against migrants.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 11h

Massachusetts high school karate student is also hard at work to help veterans in need

A high school senior in Duxbury excels at karate and is also working to help veterans experiencing homelessness.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 14h

Shrewsbury community holding fundraiser and vigil to support family of father killed in shooting

Shrewsbury is coming together Saturday to host a vigil and fundraiser to support the family of a father who was shot and killed back in August.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 16h

Massive fire destroys barn and garage in Massachusetts; horse rescued from barn euthanized

A fire destroyed a barn and garage Lancaster Friday afternoon.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Fundraiser to honor and support family of Shrewsbury father killed in shooting

There's a powerful expression of love and kindness pouring into Shrewsbury as the community is coming together to support the family of a father shot and killed after dropping his son off at school.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

3 vehicles damaged in fire sparked by downed power lines in Waltham, Massachusetts

A tractor-trailer brought down high-voltage power lines in Waltham, sparking a fire that damaged three vehicles and temporarily knocked out power.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Christian Gonzalez questionable for Patriots' Week 6 game vs. Saints

New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is considered questionable for Sunday's Week 6 matchup with Saints in New Orleans, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Winchester High School chemical spill forces town to close all schools Friday. Here's why.

Winchester High School chemical spill forces town to close all schools Friday

All schools in Winchester, Massachusetts were closed Friday after a chemical spill at the high school.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Bruins don't think Hampus Lindholm's injury is anything major

The Boston Bruins are hopeful the lower-body injury that knocked defenseman Hampus Lindholm out of the team's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks Thursday night isn't anything serious.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

MIT president refuses to sign higher education funding agreement with Trump administration

MIT will not sign the Trump administration's agreement to ensure access to federal funding.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Patriots vs. Saints What To Watch For: Will the Maye-Diggs relationship keep growing in Week 6?

The New England Patriots are coming off a huge upset victory over the Bills, but their focus is keeping the momentum going in Week 6 against the Saints.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Weekend To Do List: Halloween events and the last weekend of the Topsfield Fair

It's time to get into the spooky spirit with some Halloween events, plus it's the last weekend of the Topsfield Fair!

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Joonas Korpisalo's epic overtime saves had his Bruins teammates in awe

The Boston Bruins won their home opener in thrilling fashion Thursday night, thanks to an epic stretch of overtime from backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 1d

Savannah Bananas to play at Gillette Stadium for first time in 2026

The Savannah Bananas will play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts for the first time in 2026.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Fraser Minten scores in overtime to lift the Bruins past the Blackhawks, 4-3

Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

84-year-old driver survives after car hit by freight train in Massachusetts

An 84-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after the car she was driving was struck by a freight train at a crossing in Andover.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Microscopic worms are attacking trees in the Northeast. Experts say Beech Leaf Disease could be devastating.

Beech Leaf Disease, which cuts off photosynthesis and eventually causes trees to die, is rapidly spreading around the northeast.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Man attacked near Fenway Park in Boston faces long road to recovery; police searching for suspect

The family of a 22-year-old man left with severe head and facial injuries after an assault near Lansdowne Street is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

A couple from Woburn, Massachusetts has lost their license to foster children after they refused to sign a gender affirming policy.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Former NBA star Paul Pierce arrested for alleged DUI on 101 Freeway in Los Angeles

Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Patriots' Will Campbell ready for "packed house" in his New Orleans homecoming

Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell has gotten a lot of ticket requests for his return to New Orleans on Sunday.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

7 protesters charged with inciting riot at pro-Palestinian rally that turned violent in Boston

Seven protesters accused of fighting with Boston police during a pro-Palestinian rally were arraigned Thursday, with the judge setting high bails for many of them.

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WBZ News @wbztv.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Greenwell, longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder, dies at 62

Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.

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