People beat the heat across Massachusetts as more pools open this weekend
Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many headed out to splash pads to cool down.
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Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many headed out to splash pads to cool down.
The senior captain of Duxbury High School's boys swim team has his name atop the school's record board after overcoming a life-threatening health condition.
The senior captain of Duxbury High School's boys swim team has his name atop the school's record board after overcoming a life-threatening health condition. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
At local YMCA branches in Massachusetts, swimming lessons are in full swing to help people of all ages get familiar with the water.
At local YMCA branches in Massachusetts, swimming lessons are in full swing to help people of all ages get familiar with the water. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
Tickets to swim in a designated area of the Charles River sold out in record time this year.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
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A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children, but the color of their swimsuit might be able to save their life.
Around 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to "bacterial exceedance," according to a data dashboard updated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
The Boston College swim and dive team have dropped their lawsuit against the school after a judge rejected their request to lift the suspension.
Thea Sanzone was told she would never return to competitive swimming after an accident slashed her arm to the bone.
Dozens of Boston College swimmers and divers are now suing the school after they were suspended for hazing allegations.
Sunday marks the end of the season for pools by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.
A swimmer pulled from the water at Sandy Pond Beach in Ayer Saturday afternoon has died.
Registration will open Friday for the DCR's Learn to Swim program for children across Massachusetts.
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced 14 organizations throughout Massachusetts will be given funding to provide free beginner swimming lessons to residents of all ages.
The Swim Safely Partnership provides free swim lessons at Boston area YMCAs.
After waiting nearly all night Wednesday to make their first selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics won't have to wait long to make a pick Thursday night.
The Boston Bruins turned to actor Michael J. Fox in a promotional video as they go "Back to the Future" for their newest uniform redesign.
One pundit says the Celtics got one of the steals of the NBA Draft in Hugo Gonzalez. Other's aren't so high on the 19-year-old from Spain.
There is no timeline for Jayson Tatum to return from his ruptured Achilles, and the Boston Celtics don't anticipate having one anytime soon.
The Underground at the Ink Block underneath I-93 in Boston's South End has become a lively and welcoming community space.
Temperatures aren't just rising during the day. Nights are getting warmer too.
The Boston Bruins turned to actor Michael J. Fox in a promotional video as they go "Back to the Future" for their newest uniform redesign.
One pundit says the Celtics got one of the steals of the NBA Draft in Hugo Gonzalez. Other's aren't so high on the 19-year-old from Spain.
A Massachusetts couple spent thousands of dollars on first class airline tickets to California. When they needed a refund they had to contact Call for Action.
Dennis is bringing back and expanding parking restrictions at its beaches for the July 4th holiday.
Rats in Boston may be spreading a potentially deadly disease, according to a Tufts University study.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline.
Health officials are warning travelers and Boston residents after a person visited popular attractions around the city.
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
Governor Healey put closing plans on hold, but staff and families say they are seeing signs the hospital's days may be numbered.
A Massachusetts couple spent thousands of dollars on first class airline tickets to California. When they needed a refund they had to contact Call for Action.
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
When a Braintree woman signed up for a deal with a new cellphone service provider, it included receiving a gift card for her old cellphones.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said many of her Republican colleagues believe they are vulnerable to political backlash.
A Gallup poll late last year found confidence in the courts has collapsed.
With ICE raids unpopular in Massachusetts, the local Republican Party is in a difficult political situation.
The chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party said his party needs to listen to voters more as that's what cost them in the 2024 elections.
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
After waiting nearly all night Wednesday to make their first selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics won't have to wait long to make a pick Thursday night.
The Boston Bruins turned to actor Michael J. Fox in a promotional video as they go "Back to the Future" for their newest uniform redesign.
One pundit says the Celtics got one of the steals of the NBA Draft in Hugo Gonzalez. Other's aren't so high on the 19-year-old from Spain.
There is no timeline for Jayson Tatum to return from his ruptured Achilles, and the Boston Celtics don't anticipate having one anytime soon.
The Boston Celtics selected guard/forward Hugo Gonzalez of Real Madrid with the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
Surveillance video showed a deer smashing through the front window of The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A "grand penthouse" is for sale in Boston, and it's the most expensive home currently on the market in Massachusetts.
A police officer in Ludlow, Massachusetts rescued a baby deer and reunited the animal with its mother Sunday night.
The northern lights put on a show last night above Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
Video of a huge shark swimming around Rhode Island's Block Island on Memorial Day is going viral.