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Truck Crashes Into Braintree House With Two Dogs Behind Wheel, No Driver

The truck had apparently rolled down the grassy hill without the driver. Instead, two less-than-qualified operators were in the cab. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

West Roxbury Gym Trains Athletes For Special Olympics

Inclusive Fitness is training athletes for basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and many other sports. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville has more:

Are You Feeling Lucky? First VaxMillions Drawing Is Monday

Those who are entered in the state's VaxMillions Giveaway vaccine lottery face far better odds than playing a traditional lottery, based on the amount of people who are entered. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Provincetown Announces Emergency Town Meeting Amid Growing COVID Cluster

Officials said they could vote on new measures to contain COVID-19 spread after more than 400 cases were linked to the town. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Police ID Victim In Fatal Dedham Rollover

The SUV landed upside down in several feet of water after rolling over into a flooded gully. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Mattapan Holds Pop-Up Clinic To Boost Vaccine Numbers

Mattapan has the lowest vaccination rate in the city at just 39%. The clinic on Saturday was part of a push to get the neighborhood up to speed. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Conservationists Try To Cancel Newburyport Shark Fishing Tournament

Conservationists are trying to cancel events such as the upcoming Newburyport Shark and Tuna Tournament. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal reports.

Officials Search To Identify The Cause Of The Charles River's Foul Smell

Some strange, foul, odors have been coming from the Charles River in Natick. WBZ NewsRadio's Mike Macklin reports.

Sparklers Are Illegal In Massachusetts, But That Could Change

There is a push on Beacon Hill to legalize sparklers in Massachusetts. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal reports.

Golf Course On The U.S.-Canadian Border Remains Closed To American Players

Aroostook Valley Country Club resides on the U.S.-Canadian border, so the golf course remains closed to American players because of Canada's COVID-19 restrictions. WBZ NewsRadio's Jim MacKay reports.

Fenway Vietnam Memorial Vandalized With Red Paint; Police Investigating

The Vietnam War memorial in the Fenway Rose Garden has been vandalized with red paint. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

Roosevelt Circle Overpass Repairs On I-93 South To Take up To 8 Months

MassDOT officials say the repairs of Roosevelt Circle overpass could take up to 8 months to complete, following Monday's truck crash. WBZ NewsRadios's Karyn Regal reports.

Acting Mayor Janey Says Students Will Continue Wearing Masks

Boston's Acting Mayor Kim Janey says the city’s public school students will continue wearing masks in the fall. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal reports.

Trying To Avoid Getting Bitten: Greenhead Flies Return To Plum Island

Some residents in Newburyport spoke to WBZ NewsRadio's Drew Moholland about how they're trying to avoid getting bitten by Greenhead flies this season.

St. Vincent Nurses Resuming Negotiations With Hospital, Federal Mediator

Mass. Gig Workers Can Fight Surprise Pandemic Aid Bills, Lawyers Say

WBZ NewsRadio told you about how some Mass. gig workers were hit with surprise bills after collecting pandemic unemployment. Two unemployment lawyers say, there's a way out. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports:

Natick Couple Sues Ebay For Stalking, Harassment Campaign

The couple said they were targeted by Ebay employees, receiving things like a funeral wreath and a bloody pig's head mask in the mail, and being followed around by a black van. Now they're suing Ebay in federal court. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Western Wildfires Bring Smoke And Hazy Skies To New England

West Yarmouth Nursing Home Hit With COVID-19 Outbreak

Maplewood at Mayflower Place in West Yarmouth has reported a total of 33 new COVID-19 cases among staff and residents since July 10. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:

"Several Months" Of Major Delays Expected In Medford After I-93 Crash

Is Mass. Red Tide Safe For Swimming? Wood's Hole Biologist Has The Answer

Massachusetts recently sent out red tide warnings that suspended shellfishing for huge portions of the state's coastline. Does that mean it's still safe to swim in the water? WBZ's Karyn Regal has the answer:

Pride Flags Stolen From Wenham Church And Museum, Again

This is the second time in two months the Pride flags were stolen from the two organizations in Wenham. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

FBI Releases 300 Pages Of Whitey Bulger Case Documents

300 pages of new documents released by the FBI detail a horserace-fixing case that notorious Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was involved in, among other things. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

South Coast Police Chief Facing Charges For Allegedly Drinking And Driving

Officials say the 61-year-old was also cited for a marked lanes violation. WBZ NewsRadio's Rob Woodard Reports.

P-Town Officials Increase Covid-19 Testing Amid Surge In Breakthrough Cases

Four Mayoral Candidates, Rep. Pressley Attend Roxbury Unity Parade

Four mayoral candidates and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley attended the Roxbury Unity Parade. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

MBTA Runs Emergency Drill Near Forest Hills Station

The emergency drill run by the MBTA, but some neighbors were still taken by surprise. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Weymouth Police Identify Woman Killed In Saturday Hit And Run

The woman was stuck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Worcester Has Already Broken Rain Record Halfway Through July

The Worcester area was flooded with more rain as the state deals with a historically wet July. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

NOAA: Researchers Predict High-Tide Flooding To Escalate Into 2022

The NOAA projects that U.S. coastal communities such as Boston will see increased high-tide flooding going into next year. WBZ NewsRadio's Mike Macklin reports.

Bristol County Police K-9s First In Country To Be Trained To Sniff COVID

The Bristol County Sheriff’s office is the first in the country to use canines to sniff out COVID-19. WBZ NewsRadio's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Boating Fails At The 'Cut Bridge' In Gloucester Go Viral On Instagram

A Gloucester resident has gained 10-thousand followers on Instagram for video taping boaters attempting to get through the Blynman Canal. WBZ NewsRadio's Kendall Buhl reports.

A Construction Accident At An Apartment Complex In Norwood Leaves 3 Injured

Thee people are seriously injured after a construction accident at Windsor Garden apartment complex in Norwood.

The Gazebo In Nantucket To No Longer Serve People Under 25

A popular bar in Nantucket, The Gazebo, will no longer serve individuals under the age of 25. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

A New Miss Massachusetts Will Be Crowned This Weekend

Nearly two dozen young women from across the Commonwealth will be in Worcester for this weekend's Miss Massachusetts pageant, which was cancelled last summer because of the pandemic. WBZ NewsRadio's Carl Stevens Reports.

Goose Pays Visit To Mate Getting Surgery At N.E. Wildlife Center

Investigators Looking To Use Cell Phone Tower Data To Look Into Greater Boston Armed Robberies

Federal Officials Eyeing Boston As Potential 5G Innovation Hub

Major League Quidditch Season Returns To Boston

Flying High Dogs: Canine Performers Put On Show For Hanover Residents

Boston School Committee Overhauls Admissions Process For City Exam Schools

It was after 10 p.m., on Wednesday night, when the unanimous vote came in that gave lower-income students a better chance of getting into the city's exam schools. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas Reports.

T-Shirt Shortage Strikes Provincetown Business In Peak Tourist Season

Paul Nesbit, who owns a retail apparel store in Provincetown, said stressed supply chains have made it a struggle to get enough of his products to customers. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Mass. State Troopers Looking For Staffing Answers As Manpower Dwindles

Two officials at the Massachusetts State Police said the agency is facing a severe staff shortage. WBZ's Karyn Regal has more:

Newton Holding Meeting Over Break-Ins That Hit Five Asian Residents

Police haven't yet uncovered any evidence that would suggest a hate crime in a string of Newton break-ins, but did say the race of the victims was a factor in their investigation.

North Andover Condo Gets Homophobic Death Threat On Doorstep

Residents of a condo building in North Andover are shaken up after the hate letter - which contained swastikas and a death threat - was dropped inside their front door Monday morning. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Bruins Defenseman Kevan Miller Announces Retirement From The NHL

Miller is deciding to focus on his health and family after seven seasons in the NHL.

Intellectual Disability Advocates Push For Bill To Expand College Opportunities

A Goat Dilemma In Tewksbury As State Orders Woman To Kill Her Pets

Boston Covid-19 Health Inequities Task Force Makes Pandemic Recovery Recommendations

Man Returns Lost Air Force Dog Tag From Wareham "Thermometer Man"