Teachers should not be punished for Charlie Kirk social media posts, union tells Massachusetts...

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 11:21A Neal Riley

The Massachusetts Teachers Association is demanding that school officials "not take actions" against educators who have come under fire for social media posts about Charlie Kirk in the wake of the conservative political activist's assassination ....

Teen accused of threatening school shooting in Falmouth, Massachusetts freed on $2,500 bail

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 11:11A Mike Toole

Ian Fotheringham, the 18-year-old accused of threatening a school shooting in Falmouth, Massachusetts, was released from jail Wednesday, infuriating several parents. Fotheringham posted the $2,500 bail ordered by a judge at a dangerousness...

Fall fun: Massachusetts destinations make USA Today lists of best apple orchards, corn mazes and...

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 10:54A Neal Riley

Looking for fall fun in Massachusetts? USA Today released several nationwide rankings Wednesday based on readers' favorite autumn activities, and some local attractions made the list. Massachusetts destinations appeared on rankings covering the...

COVID vaccine recommended for all adults in Massachusetts, Department of Public Health says

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 10:18A Neal Riley

Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state, as well as children between 6 months and 2 years old, receive the COVID vaccine. Gov. Maura Healey said earlier this month that Massachusetts would be issuing its...

There's a new baby giraffe at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo and you have the chance to name it

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 10:04A Victoria D

A new giraffe born this summer at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo has made his debut at the zoo alongside his mother and an auction is being held for the chance to name him. The male Masai giraffe was born at the zoo on Aug. 7. Shortly after his...

Spirit flight to Boston warned to move farther from Air Force One

CBS Boston (News) 9/17 6:10A CBS Boston

Air traffic controllers urgently and repeatedly ordered the pilots of Spirit Airlines flight 1300 to turn away from Air Force One Tuesday over Long Island, New York. Kris Van Cleave reports from New York.

Wednesday's Child sisters adopted 21 years ago now using experiences to help others

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 11:59P Levan Reid

Two young sisters who were featured on Wednesday's Child 21 years ago have become an adoption success story in Massachusetts. Back in September 2004, WBZ-TV's Jack Williams interviewed Raegina...

Why Robert Redford was such a passionate Red Sox fan

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 10:14A Matt Schooley

Robert Redford, the iconic actor known for movies that include "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting," died Tuesday at 89 years old. Two decades ago, Redford was in Massachusetts, and...

18-year-old accused of threatening school shooting in Falmouth, Massachusetts seeks release on bail

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 6:48A Louisa Moller

Ian Fotheringham, a Falmouth, Massachusetts teenager accused of threatening a school shooting , is back in court Tuesday for a dangerousness hearing. Fotheringham, 18, was arrested last Thursday and...

How Mrs. Doubtfire comes to life in Tony nominated musical

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 6:40A CBS Boston

The Tony nominated musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" is based on the beloved 1993 film, starring Robin Williams, and has now made its way to Boston.

Local company wants judge to halt highway service plaza overhaul in Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 6:35A Neal Riley

A local company is making another push to stop the Massachusetts Department of Transportation from moving forward with the winning bidder of a contract to overhaul 18 highway service plazas in the...

Boston dog owners warned after golden retriever puppies were found sick with Parvovirus

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 6:30A Neal Riley

Boston dog owners are being warned about the dangers of Parvovirus after three golden retriever puppies were found to be suffering from the potentially deadly disease recently. The puppies , all less than 6 months old, were found by Boston Animal...

Market Basket names Don Mulligan interim CEO, replacing Arthur T. Demoulas

CBS Boston (News) 9/16 3:14A Mike Toole

Market Basket has named Don Mulligan as the Massachusetts-based supermarket chain's interim Chief Executive Officer. He replaces fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas . The board of directors made the announcement Tuesday. Mulligan joined the company 42...

7 people sent to hospital after multi-car crash with logging truck in Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 9/15 9:23A Riley Rourke

Seven people are in the hospital after a multi-car crash involving a logging truck on a highway in Massachusetts on Monday morning. Police say the crash happened just before 10 a.m., heading west on...

MBTA debuts refurbished commuter rail train honoring Boston and Maine railroad

CBS Boston (News) 9/15 7:02A CBS Boston

The MBTA debuted a newly refurbished Boston and Maine railroad train as part of its heritage locomotive plan.