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49+ min ago (37+ words) Model airplanes and balsa wood gliders at Guillow's in Wakefield have been made in America for a century. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports. This Massachusetts company has been making model airplanes the same way for 100 years...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (267+ words) December 11, 2025 / 6:25 AM EST / CBS Boston A suspected norovirus outbreak has forced an elementary school in Medford, Massachusetts to close after more than 100 students got sick. There will be no school for students and staff Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Roberts Elementary School. All other Medford schools are open. "There were over 130 student absences at the Roberts today, with further students and staff reporting at school today feeling symptoms of an upset stomach," school administrators wrote in a message to students' families on Wednesday." Professionals will "deep clean" the school while it's closed on Thursday. The Medford Board of Health is also examining the school cafeteria equipment "to rule out any other potential causes," administrators said. Students and staff will have to make up the missed school day later in the year. The Board of Health is recommending that anyone who is…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (36+ words) Roberts Elementary School in Medford is closed Thursday after a suspected norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports. More than 130 students out sick after suspected norovirus outbreak at Massachusetts school...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (27+ words) Next Weather: WBZ morning update for December 11, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ morning update for December 11, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ morning update for December 11, 2025...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago (119+ words) The festive scene outside the municipal complex in Andover." A giant Christmas ornament behind Old Town Hall, 20 Main St., is new this year. A big wrapped present lights up the lawn at the Town Offices in Andover. The greenery at Andover's Memorial Hall Library is decorated in holiday lights. ANDOVER " The town is spreading holiday cheer with a display of 100,000 lights, while keeping tradition alive. Residents and visitors can stand at Old Town Hall on Main Street and look north to see Elm Square and the Memorial Hall Library lit up for the holidays. Behind Old Town Hall, there's a giant Christmas ornament and a bench for people to take in the sights....

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (50+ words) Two suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in on Acushnet Avenue in Springfield after officers were called to a shooting in the area. Two suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in on Acushnet Avenue in Springfield after officers were called to a shooting in the area....

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (38+ words) Springfield residents gathered at Forest Park for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing holiday cheer to the community. Springfield residents gathered at Forest Park for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing holiday cheer to the community....

6+ hour, 14+ min ago (694+ words) Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture The city of Springfield has hired Suraksha Bhandari as its new professional planner, bringing a blend of international experience, architectural training and research-driven urban planning to city hall." In an interview with Illinois Times, Bhandari said Springfield's blend of history and opportunity drew her to the job. "Springfield is a city with historical and cultural background," she said. "I want to bring my educational and professional expertise to work with the mayor's vision and find opportunities for growth citywide. I'm honored to join the city of Springfield and excited to work with the community to help build a vibrant and resilient city for today and for the future." Bhandari said she had been familiarizing herself with the city for several months before applying and has now been…...

6+ hour, 55+ min ago (188+ words) Virginia Orlando, co-owner of Seed to Stem in Worcester, grew up surrounded by plants in her mother's flower shop. Her shop, located in a historic building, offers a jungle-like oasis filled with ... The Worcester shop invites visitors into a verdant gallery'part greenhouse, part art space Virginia Orlando, co-owner of Seed to Stem in Worcester, grew up surrounded by plants in her mother's flower shop. Her shop, located in a historic building, offers a jungle-like oasis filled with plants, crystals, and gifts. "The world's gotten real online and kind of sterile. So we just want to introduce some of those natural elements into the home," Orlando said. The Worcester shop invites visitors into a verdant gallery'part greenhouse, part art space Virginia Orlando, co-owner of Seed to Stem in Worcester, grew up surrounded by plants in her mother's flower shop. Her shop,…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago (274+ words) December 10, 2025 / 11:25 PM EST / CBS Boston A group of World War II veterans are heading overseas from Boston to see their old battlegrounds. The trip was made possible by fundraisers and donations. It's an incredible operation, giving the veterans a chance to walk the streets of cities they helped liberate." This trip to Europe won't be a first for 101-year-old veteran Les Schrenk. "It would take me a couple of hours to tell you all my memories," Schrenk said before their flight from Logan Airport." Schrenk was part of a B-17 crew, flying across Europe throughout WWII. He volunteered when he was 19 years old and was shot down a year later." "After the war, actually tracking down the German pilot that shot me down, going to visit him, and becoming friends," Schrenk said." And now, Schrenk and six other local WWII veterans…...