13+ hour ago   (352+ words) Responders freed most of the rope entanglement from a roughly 18-foot minke whale off Eastham after finding line wrapped around its body and running through its mouth, according to the Center for Coastal Studies. The whale resumed normal swimming after…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (715+ words) Hoodline Explore Our Cities & Metro Areas (A-Z) Chris Evans Films Dedham Shelter Dogs Greg and Carly, Now Adopted as Callie A four-year-old Golden Retriever and a three-year-old Chihuahua mix who could not be separated just found a home together, and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (766+ words) Home News Highlights Spotlights How this Massachusetts sanctuary takes in hundreds of guinea pigs from across the US Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs. Depending on who you ask, tending…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (124+ words) The small Massachusetts north shore community of Rockport recently rejected an offer of free LED lighting to replace older infrastructure. Residents there worried that the new, brighter lights would... The small Massachusetts north shore community of Rockport recently rejected an…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (160+ words) A dead whale washed ashore on Block Island on Sunday, according to officials and residents. The animal turned up north of Town Beach, where it quickly drew a small crowd and a lot of concern. Local leaders are asking onlookers…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (151+ words) Curley Beach turned into a sting zone on Wednesday, as lifeguards in South Boston scrambled to post warning signs and clear jellyfish from the sand after several people were stung. Beach staff spent the day scooping up the animals and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (102+ words) Make way for ducklings — on a Massachusetts highway! Massachusetts State Police troopers helped a family of ducks make their way on the busy Massachusetts Turnpike during the morning commute Wednesday. The ducks were spotted walking on the shoulder on the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (64+ words) WORCESTER – After days of fruitless efforts to save a male swan at Institute Park, concerned residents are calling on the city to help. According to James Sacks, a resident who spends time at... Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (62+ words) A black bear has been euthanized in Winchester after breaking into multiple homes on Wednesday and two homeowners are hoping for a different kind of government response to this ongoing issue. A black bear has been euthanized in Winchester after…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (226+ words) Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 12:01 PM EDT / CBS Boston There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore. "The squid are NOT dying from a toxic event, red tide, or pollution," the harbormaster…...