Calling all deer hunters: Mass. warns of overpopulation’s impacts – NBC Boston
Deer populations in parts of Massachusetts have grown to the point that wildlife officials say they’re causing widespread…
Cyclospora cases have been reported in several states. What to know about the diarrhea-causing parasite.
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery…
Merrimack River still contaminated as rain brings new concern – NBC Boston
Tuesday’s rain could complicate cleanup efforts on the Merrimack River. New testing from the Merrimack Watershed Council revealed…
Boston sues Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube over youth mental health
Boston is suing Meta and several other major social media companies, alleging their platforms have fueled a youth…
About 4,000 Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits
Around 4,000 nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston went on strike for one day Wednesday, with…
Unsafe bacteria levels detected in Merrimack River after sewage leak
Unsafe bacteria levels are still being detected at several Merrimack River locations more than a week after a…
Thousands of nurses, home care clinicians at Mass General Brigham to strike over contract dispute
One of the largest healthcare strikes in state history may take place on Wednesday as negotiations continue between…
Brockton mayor charged with assault, battery, Plymouth DA says
The mayor of Brockton, Moises Rodrigues, has been charged with one count of assault and battery, the Plymouth…
Series of overnight shootings in Boston leave at least 2 dead
Police are investigating a series of shootings in Boston that occurred late Saturday and early Sunday morning. Two…
MFA galleries offer new look at history during 250th celebration
As the nation marks its 250th birthday, one of Boston’s most beloved museums is also going through ***…
More black bear sightings reported, this time in another Mass. town
At least two more sightings of a black bear were reported on Saturday, this time in a different…
Charles River in Natick lowered for dam removal project
Drivers passing the Charles River in Natick, Massachusetts, may notice an unusual sight: stretches of exposed rocks and…