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Second human case of EEE detected in Massachusetts woman in her 30s
BOSTON - A second human case of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed in Massachusetts on Thursday, just days after the death of a New Hampshire man was announced.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said a woman in her 30s was exposed in the area of Plymouth County. It's unclear if she lived in Plymouth County. The area was aerial sprayed for mosquitos Tuesday night but the woman became infected before the spraying. The state's second EEE case in a horse was also confirmed in the same area. In Plymouth County, EEE-positive mosquito samples were found in Abington, Carver, Halifax,...
Joe Mazzulla attends Patriots practice
FOXBORO -- The Patriots are starting over this season with new head coach Jerod Mayo, who owns a ring from his playing days but is still extremely green as a head coach. So Mayo welcomed a head coach with some title experience at Thursday's practice in Foxboro: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics.The fiery Celtics coach didn't try to tackle any players from the sideline while the media was allowed to record Thursday's practice session. But we don't know if that changed once the cameras had to stop rolling.Mazzulla has been busy celebrating the team's 2024 title, but he'll never...
Best deals at the Best Buy Labor Day sale: TVs, fridges and more
If you have one goal this Labor Day, it should be to save money -- and that's exactly what you can do by shopping at Best Buy from now through the weekend. For a limited time, Best Buy has slashed prices on smartphones, TVs, major appliances and more. In fact, you can get up to 50% off on some bestselling major appliances. Plus, when you purchase select appliances, you get a bonus Best Buy gift card worth up to $500.Labor Day deals on TVs at Best BuyDuring Best Buy's Labor Day sale, prices of big-screen TVs have been reduced by up...
Steward has "definitive agreements" to sell 3 hospitals in Mass.
BOSTON - Steward Health Care said Thursday it has "definitive agreements" to sell three of its hospitals in Massachusetts, as Gov. Maura Healey says the state is closer to being rid of the bankrupt company "once and for all."Rhode Island-based Lifespan has filed an asset purchase agreement to buy Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton. Lawrence General Hospital is set to buy the Holy Family hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. "As Steward continues to progress through the ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings, we are thrilled to have identified such qualified acquirers for hospitals in the Commonwealth...
Mass. voters warned of text message scam about their registration
BOSTON - The Massachusetts primaries are next week and the head of the state's elections has a warning for voters about a potential text message scam.Massachusetts voting text message scamMassachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said Thursday that some voters have been getting texts telling them they're not registered to vote. The text includes a link to get them to register or fix the issue with their registration.Galvin says don't ever click on that link because "it may be an effort to obtain information for nefarious purposes."In a statement, he said election officials in Massachusetts will not text you about your...
Best Labor Day TV deals to shop this weekend
There are only a few times a year when most bestselling TVs from well-known brands -- like Samsung, Sony and LG -- go on sale, saving you hundreds or even thousands. Labor Day is one of those times. And your favorite retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart, have already kicked off their Labor Day TV sales. This makes it the perfect time to shop for a new TV.Whether you're looking for a modest 65-inch model, or something on the more massive side (say 75 inches or even 80 inches), right now is when you want to check out the...
Brissett, Maye react to Patriots' quarterback decision
FOXBORO -- Jerod Mayo finally named a starting quarterback on Thursday, announcing that veteran Jacoby Brissett will be the Patriots' No. 1 QB over Drake Maye. Mayo made it clear that this decision wasn't just for Week 1, and Brissett is viewed as the team's starter for the full 2024 season.Circumstances could change that decision, but for now, this is Jacoby Brissett's team. Both quarterbacks discussed their roles for the upcoming season Thursday morning shortly after Mayo announced his decision.Brissett grateful and excited to be Patriots' starting quarterbackWhile Brissett is heading into his ninth NFL season, this will only be...
Best Labor Day eyeglasses deals to shop at all retailers
Prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts are all on discount during Labor Day sales happening right now at Warby Parker, GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect and Zenni Optical. So if you need to upgrade your glasses with a new prescription, or want fresh new frames to update your look, now's the time to shop. These companies all offer a vast selection of frames, custom made prescription lenses with a wide range of filter options, plus at least a 14-day no-questions-asked return policy if you're not happy with your purchase. These companies also provide a virtual try-on feature, so you can see how your new glasses will...
Is fall the best season in New England?
BOSTON - The fast-approaching end to summer and earlier sunsets has many in mourning, but it's time to get excited for what might be New England's best season: Fall.Pumpkin beverages, apple picking, leaf peeping, festivals ... when it comes to fall, nobody does it better than New England.And there's great news for autumn lovers: With Labor Day weekend and September around the corner, there's some good old-fashioned New England fall weather in the forecast.The major change in airmasses that occurred overnight was noticeable if you stepped outside Thursday. There's a lovely few days ahead to finish the week with highs...
What's inside that big building at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir?
CHESTNUT HILL - In the upscale village of Chestnut Hill, the home of the Boston Marathon's Heartbreak Hill, there's a building near Boston College that catches your eye."It really was the pride of Boston"It's the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, next to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir."When this opened to great fanfare in 1888, it really was the pride of Boston," Eric Peterson, the museum's executive director, told WBZ-TV.The 13-year-old museum houses three massive steam engines that were critical to the growth of Boston during the Gilded Age of the late 1800s and early 1900s."They needed water pumped up," said Peterson. " So...
UMass Amherst says incoming class is its most diverse ever
AMHEREST - UMass Amherst said Wednesday that its incoming freshman class is "the most diverse in the university's history." The announcement comes one week after another college in Massachusetts said the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 ruling to reject affirmative action resulted in fewer new students from historically under-represented racial and ethnic groups. After getting more than 50,000 applications, UMass Amherst said it is welcoming 5,300 students to campus this week. "The Class of 2028 ranks as the most diverse in the university's history, with nearly 39% of its 5,350 members composed of ALANA (African, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Native American) students...
Patriots play it safe going with Brissett over Maye
FOXBORO -- Jerod Mayo finally made the long-expected announcement that Jacoby Brissett will be the Patriots' starting quarterback for the 2024 NFL season. The veteran is getting the nod over rookie Drake Maye, despite a late preseason push by the No. 3 overall pick."We have decided -- or I have decided -- that Jacoby Brissett will be our starting quarterback this season," Mayo said Thursday. "As an organization, we are 100 percent behind Jacoby."Why did the Patriots pick Brissett over Mayo?This is the safest route for the Patriots -- and for Maye. While Maye might be ready to be an...
Patriots name Jacoby Brissett starting quarterback
BOSTON – For the time being, the quarterback competition is over for the New England Patriots. Jerod Mayo has named Jacoby Brissett New England's starter, opting for the veteran to start the year over No. 3 pick Drake Maye.The Patriots were the last team in the NFL to announce a starting quarterback this season. Mayo announced his decision to the team Thursday morning, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, before holding a press conference at Gillette Stadium. Patriots 100 percent behind Jacoby Brissett"As an organization, we're 100 percent behind Jacoby," Mayo said Thursday morning. "There is no 'weve got a guy right...
Celtics sign guard Lonnie Walker IV
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have filled their final roster spot, reportedly signing guard Lonnie Walker IV on Wednesday night. Brad Stevens continues to cook in the front office for the defending champs, as Walker was arguably the best free agent left on the market. There's no guarantee Walker will make the team, as he's reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 contract -- a non-guaranteed deal that is essentially just a training camp invite.But getting a player like Walker to fill the 15th spot on the roster is an embarrassment of riches for the Celtics. The 25-year-old averaged 9.7 points over 58...
Brenden Schooler receives Ron Burton Community Service Award
FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots kick off each new season with the annual Patriots Premiere at Gillette Stadium, which culminates with the team giving out the Ron Burton Community Service Award. On Wednesday night, safety and special teams standout Brenden Schooler became the 22nd Patriots player to bring home the illustrious award.The award is given annually to a player who displays outstanding commitment to giving back to the community, which was always a priority for the late, great Ron Burton. Not only was he the first player drafted by the Patriots, but Burton was always recognized and celebrated for...
Police kill man on N.H.-Maine bridge, child and woman found dead
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - The Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire and Maine was shut down for more than six hours Thursday after police shot and killed a wanted man and then found a child dead in his car.There will be a news conference at the Kittery, Maine police department at 2 p.m. You can watch it live on CBS News Boston. According to New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, the unidentified man killed a woman at a home on Monadnock Street in Troy overnight and then drove nearly 100 miles to the bridge on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth, which is at...
Sandra Birchmore's friend relieved arrest made in her killing
STOUGHTON - Friends of Sandra Birchmore are rejoicing following the indictment of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Investigators say he groomed Sandra at a young age before getting her pregnant, strangling her to death, and covering up the murder to look like a suicide."A very good kid""Nope, there was no way she was going to kill herself. All our friends knew she wouldn't do it," said Natalia Alves, a friend of Birchmore's who had coffee with her several times a week. "She was a very good kid who wanted to be a teacher. She wanted to have a baby,...
Red Sox beat Blue Jays as Bello, Jansen combine for 2-hit shutout
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports WriterBOSTON - Brayan Bello delivered the longest outing of his career, pitching eight innings of two-hit ball on Wednesday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.Bello (12-6) struck out nine and walked one. Boston improved to 6-1 in his last seven starts, but it was just his second victory in eight starts since the All-Star break. The 25-year-old righty had only pitched into the eighth inning once in his career previously, and he had never recorded more than 24 outs."I definitely think that was one of...
Hundreds of Massachusetts drivers receive notice their CDL was revoked
BOSTON - Hundreds of drivers who depend on their licenses to work were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago disqualify them from holding a CDL in Massachusetts. That number includes school bus drivers and truck drivers.Walter McCloskey has been driving trucks for 14 years. Last week he said he got a notice from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, telling him that his commercial driver's license was being revoked on August 29th for violations he got nearly 30 years ago, threatening a job he loves."I would do this job for free," McCloskey said. "I love just driving the truck on...
Keller: January 6 still a topic in campaign, but maybe not in NH
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global.BOSTON - Is January 6 a topic that works for Republicans in this fall's election?At their convention last week, Democrats featured multiple speeches about the riot, including Capitol police officers who tried to hold off the mob. And in the days and weeks that followed, the top Republicans in Congress took turns blaming and denouncing former President Donald Trump for sparking the siege.Pardon for January 6 rioters?But instead of changing the subject, Trump has made support for the rioters a part of his campaign, promising...
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