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1 Hospitalized In 2nd Multi-Alarm Beverly Fire In 8 Days

The basement fire broke out early Monday morning in an early 1900s home on Sturtevant Street.

Search Continues for Fisherman from New Bedford's Yankee Rose

Coast Guard launches extensive search and rescue operation after fishing vessel sinks off Provincetown

Salem Declares Snow Emergency Parking Ban Ahead Of March Winter Storm

The North Shore was forecast to be hit with a combination of snow and ice on Thursday night.

Massachusetts Police Officers Rescue Fisherman from Freezing Waters

Body camera footage shows officers' quick response to pull man to safety

Gas leak shuts down busy section of downtown Boston near Massachusetts General Hospital

The emergency response is impacting Massachusetts General Hospital, police warned.

Gas leak shuts down road near Mass. General Hospital in Boston

Traffic delays expected as crews work to contain the leak on North Grove Street.

New Bedford Lifts Citywide Parking Ban After Blizzard

Mayor Jon Mitchell ends parking restrictions as cleanup efforts progress.

Buried Fire Hydrants Hamper Emergency Response After Taunton House Explosion

Crews struggle to access hydrants as historic blizzard leaves Massachusetts communities digging out

Explosion Rocks Taunton Home, Injuring Mother and Child

Authorities investigating cause of blast that destroyed multi-family residence

New York Sends Snow Removal Equipment to Massachusetts After Blizzard

Neighboring states put aside rivalry to assist with cleanup efforts after historic snowfall.

Explosion Leaves Massachusetts House Engulfed in Flames, Injuring Mother and Child

Firefighters are investigating the cause of the blast that destroyed a three-family home in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Taunton House Engulfed in Flames After Apparent Explosion

Firefighters respond to scene of suspected house explosion in Massachusetts city.

Over 254,000 without power in Mass. after blizzard

Utility companies say it could take days to restore electricity to all customers

Bulldozer Clears Snow on New Bedford Street

Resident says at least 4 feet of snow blocked access to the road

Gov. Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Blizzard

Massachusetts activates National Guard and restricts truck travel as winter storm approaches

Boston Shelters Overflow as Deep Freeze Grips Region

Outreach teams work to connect vulnerable residents with warmth and safety as snowstorm hits

Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts

Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims' bodies hampered by winter weather and sea conditions

Authorities Use Deep-Sea Tech to Search for Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts

Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims' bodies hampered by winter weather and sea conditions

Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts

Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover the bodies of the seven lost crew members have been hampered by winter weather and sea conditions.

Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts

Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims have been hampered by winter weather and sea conditions.