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Framingham Man Leaves Corporate World Behind, Becomes A Ventriloquist

Kevin Driscoll has 23 puppets that he uses to entertain at parties, senior centers, and corporate events. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Chelmsford Teens Are Fighting Fast Fashion While Helping Their Community

The Wings Initiative is a student-run sustainable organization that works to fight fast fashion using social media. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

Sharon Collector's Garage Is Full Of Thousands Of Toy Soldiers

Tom Fallon's passion began when his mom gave him a box of toy soldiers nearly 70 years ago. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Somerville Donut Shop Says They Celebrate National Donut Day Every Day

Whether you eat it on a burger, with eggs, or plain, it's a day for bacon lovers to remember. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Matching Donation Campaign To Sawyer Free Library Inspires Others

They're paying it forward in Gloucester, where a generous, anonymous gift to a library renovation project has caught fire. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.

First Night Boston 2023 Preparations Underway

Georgetown Goats Enjoy Snacking On Christmas Trees, A Sustainable Treat

Goat farms across New England are offering Christmas tree donation services to reduce waste and feed some hungry four-legged friends. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports:

Hanover Theatre and Conservatory Presents The Nutcracker With Hip-Hop Twist

The tale of Maria-Clara and the nutcracker prince will get a modern twist as the show will feature contemporary dance instead of classic ballet. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports:

Dedham Adds Extra Recycling Collection To Combat Post-Holiday Trash

To help combat post-holiday trash build-up, the town of Dedham is providing additional recycling collection for the two weeks following Christmas. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

World War II Veteran Spends 101 Birthday At Hudson American Heritage Museum

Russell Phipps spoke with museum-goers recalling his time as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corp during WWII and sharing some unique memories. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Springfield Good Samaritan Helps Save Officers, Suspect Grabs Police Gun

As the struggle to disarm the suspect continued, Joseph Gonzalez was able to fire two rounds with the officer's gun just narrowly missing both officers and good Samaritan Pedro Perez. WBZ's John Baibak reports:

Mass. DCR Offers Guided First Day Hikes Statewide On New Years Day

All 50 states in the U.S. are participating in the annual "First Day Hikes." WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Mild Weather To Kick Off The New Year

Brockton Man's Business Sending Mangos From Family Farm In Haiti To Mass.

With the help of his three brothers, Kervin Edouard, has taken over his father's mango shipping business, Mango Man Swerv, sending fresh fruit to people across the country. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Hanover Family Hikes New England's Highest Peaks To Help End Alzheimer's

The Beast Foundation is looking for 18 more hikers to join the group, with a goal to raise $100 thousand. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

New England Aquarium Features Massive Penguin Ice Sculptures For New Year

The sculptures were created out of 36 blocks of ice, each block weighing about 300 pounds, making the sculptures weigh a total of 10,800 pounds. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Mass. State Lottery Introducing $50 Scratch Off, Largest Instant Win Prize

The ticket offers a $25 million instant win prize, making it the largest instant win prize in Massachusetts Lottery history. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Boston's Logan Airport Sees Number Of Post-Holiday Flight Disruptions

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Massachusetts Experts Warn Residents To Stay Off Ice After Two Fell In

The National Weather Service said a prolonged period of cold is needed to make it safe to skate and take out ATVs and cars. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports:

'Leaving The Single Life' Prank: Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart Proposes

Smart proposed to his girlfriend, but not before pulling one over on his fanbase with a series of late night tweets. WBZ's Kyle Bray reports.

Logan post Xmas

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Man Invents Traffic Cone Saxophone, Plays In Boston Grocery Store

Wenzl Mcgowen plays a baritone saxophone with a twist... an orange traffic cone sticks out the top giving it an interesting looking and much more interesting sound. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Mass. EMT's Trained In Nero's Law To Help Save Injured Police Dogs On Duty

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Nero's law in April, allowing emergency medical responders to tend to wounded K9 partners. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

BU Giving Extra Food Away To Families In Need During Holidays

College kids eat a lot of food, but Boston University wants to make sure it doesn't go to waste while students are gone for the holidays. WBZ's James Rojas is on campus with that story.

Historic Salem Woman's 200-Year-Old Gingerbread Cookie Recipe Replicated

The recipe was found in the cookbook of Sally Fisk Ropes Orne, a prominent member of Salem during the early eighteen hundreds. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy explains.

Time Is Running Out To Submit Names For MassDOT's "Name A Snowplow" Contest

Some names that have been chosen in the past include, Jennifer Snowpez, Snowbi-Gan Kenobi, William Scrapespeare, Snow Big Deal, Edgar Allan Snow, and Betty Whiteout. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

It's A Mad-Dash At Logan Airport As Dozens Of Flights Are Canceled

Sudbury Nonprofit Helps Reunite Israeli Dog & Local Woman For Christmas

Boston Rideshare Drivers Demanding Better Wages And Working Conditions

Uber and Lyft drivers descended on Beacon Hill Wednesday to demand better wages and working conditions. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Medford High School Students March Off Campus Over Safety Concerns

A student walkout at Medford High School is meant to raise awareness over safety concerns on campus. WBZ's James Rojas says this comes two days after a student was stabbed during a fight.

Wellesley Police Warn Of USPS Blue Box Thefts And Check Fraud

One town in Greater Boston is sending out alerts over mail theft, and we're not talking about a simple swipe of someone's mailbox. WBZ's Jim MacKay has the story from Wellesley.

"The Grinch" Returns To Wrentham For The Holiday Season

K&A Search Firm Hired To Help Find Next MBTA Chief

The Travel Rush Is On Ahead Of Major Winter Storm

Boston Trying To Solve Food Delivery Traffic Issues

City officials say the delivery service cars are clogging up already-narrow streets, leading to traffic backups. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe has more:

State, Boston Officials Break Ground On Michael Joyce Memorial Playground

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Boston Automated: Artificial Intelligence Tries Hand At Boston Humor

Many are using the program to write scripts and essays. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Animal Rescue League Of Boston Celebrates Mobile Clinic's 10,000th Visit

The celebration was in Roxbury Monday morning at the nonprofit's location on Warren Street. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

One Dorchester Woman Says She Knows The Key To Combat Holiday Stress

Between preparing a holiday meal, hosting friends and family, and the expense of gift-giving, the holiday season can be stressful. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:

Noisy North Pole: Buzzards Bay Residents File Complaints On Polar Express

Officials say the train is turned off at nighttime and uses "Whisper Generators." WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Nahant Residents Hold Rally, Protest Town's Plan To Kill Coyotes

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Dorchester Teens Call For A Cease-Fire To End Boston's Gun Violence

The organization, Teen Empowerment, arranged the meeting to organize a cease-fire in Boston to help put an end to violence as gun violence has been on the rise. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

"Just Checking In" Takes A Moment To Look Back On Brockton Veterans' LivesNS

One of the first wreaths of the day was placed on Harold R. Tower's grave, a World War II veteran that died on Christmas Day in 1966. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Boston's Give A Gun, Get A Gift Card Program Was A Success This Year

Anyone who wanted to dispose of a firearm could bring them to various designated drop-off areas throughout the city from 10 A.M to 4 P.M. and receive a $100 gift card in exchange. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:

Brockton Senior Works To Save One Of The City's Last Taxi Companies

Don Carp, part-time Yellow Cab driver, said the ride-share apps do not have to follow the same city-imposed rules and regulations that Yellow Cab has to follow making it difficult for the service to stay alive. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

BOSTON TEA PARTY

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Boston Seniors Free International Call, Tutorials On Smartphone Literacy

The 25th annual AT&T Holiday Connections event took place at Boston City Hall allowing hundreds of Boston's older residents the chance to make a call anywhere in the world. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

Stow Comedian Offers Apology To His Old High School While On Tour In Boston

WBZ's Matt Shearer went along for the journey to catch up with Chris Fleming, a comedian from Stow who made Variety magazine's "10 comics to watch for" list in June, 2019. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Bostonians Share Traditional Holiday Dishes, One Family Makes "Green Slime"

Along with goofy family traditions, culture, religion, and family heritage also play a huge role when it comes to Massachusetts residents ideal holiday dishes. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

South Shore Cheer: Duxbury Carolers Give Door-To-Door Performances

Back for the holidays, the Washington Street Carolers is made up of several vocalists that can be hired online to perform a 10 to 15-minute set. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.