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By Kathryn Williams Click here for updates on this story     MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — After two decades of caring for Boston Light, the U.S. Coast Guard’s last lighthouse keeper is retiring. Dr. Sally Snowman made history as the first woman named keeper of the oldest lighthouse in America. She makes history once again as

By Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WCVB) — A 77-year-old Massachusetts grandfather is being celebrated for his 550th blood platelet donation. Ralph “Rocco” Russo, 77, was inspired to begin donating when his best friend’s then-14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. He kept on donating for 27 years. The

By Erika Tarantal Click here for updates on this story     BOURNE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — he Jerome family from West Roxbury has a special vision for the former Hoxie Elementary School site in Bourne. Steps from the Cape Cod canal, just two miles from the beach, Kristina Jerome said they want to create safe vacation apartments

By Carrie Hodgin Click here for updates on this story     CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (WXII) — An American Airlines flight attendant from Charlotte is accused of filming minors in aircraft bathrooms. Investigators said Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, of Charlotte, is charged with one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession

By WPBF Staff Click here for updates on this story     ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A St. Lucie County Fire District Firefighter helping first responders in Mexico. Firefighter and Paramedic Irael Gamez recently visited a volunteer fire department to in Puerpero, Michoacán to donate thermal imaging cameras. Those cameras will allow firefighters to navigate

By Sooji Nam Click here for updates on this story     RIVIERA BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A local print shop in Riviera Beach not only gives back to the community but also works to give people a second chance at life. “I’m a convicted felon, made some bad choices young. It took a toll on my

By Sheldon Dutes Click here for updates on this story     ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — f you were in an emergency and called 911, you’d expect someone to answer, but that didn’t happen for Ana Ramos. She’s upset and concerned that her multiple calls for help went unanswered while she endured excruciating chest pain. “I

By Sanika Dange Click here for updates on this story     EUSTIS, Florida (WESH) — A farm in Eustis is hoping to change the way the next generation eats by teaching them how to plant their own food. The nonprofit is run by Melissa Goltermann, or Momma G, and her husband. It’s a labor of love

By Jaron May Click here for updates on this story     FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Isabela Aponte was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Fort Myers when she was three. As an athletic kid, she played tennis and karate growing up. Then last year, she got invited to Latvia. “I figured why not try

WCCO By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     STILLWATER, Minnesota (WCCO) — Despite a lackluster winter for snow, the World Snow Sculpting Championship are carrying on thanks to snow-making crews from Afton Alps. “We train all year long just to be in shape to do this kind of work,” said Carlos Miguel

By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     STILLWATER, Minnesota (WCCO) — Despite a lackluster winter for snow, the World Snow Sculpting Championship are carrying on thanks to snow-making crews from Afton Alps. “We train all year long just to be in shape to do this kind of work,” said Carlos Miguel Ramirez

By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Twin Cities family is trying to figure out how to get a loved one home from a Jamaican hospital. In November, 49-year-old Jeff Anderson of Eden Prairie went into a diabetic coma while on the beach and he’s been

By Stephanie Stahl Click here for updates on this story     PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The world of virtual reality is now being used to help patients in physical therapy. Emily Dorsheimer was badly burned in a house fire in Coatesville in April. She says learning to move again was a little more interesting and

By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — With sky high rent in Boston, some people are resorting to living on boats all year long. They are part of what is called a liveaboard community. There are a few in the city, including several in Charlestown. This way of life

By Abby O’Brien Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A cry of relief rang out in a downtown courtroom on Friday as a Toronto mother formerly sentenced to life in connection with the death of her disabled teenage daughter was acquitted of first-degree murder following a retrial. Ontario Superior Court

By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Public health experts are sounding the alarm as Canada contends with a record-breaking wave of dangerous, and sometimes deadly, invasive group A streptococcus (strep) infections. As of Jan. 9, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has received more than 4,600

By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story     HILO, Hawaii (KITV) — A newborn baby girl is said to be OK after being dragged by her mother while still attached to her umbilical cord moments after she was born. The incident happened just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in Hilo. The 41-year old homeless

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — It was Christmas 2001. Mary Carol Abercrombie had melanoma for a year and it was about to get worse. “My doctors called me and I was like, ‘Ooh, this is really bad isn’t it, this is not good,’” Abercrombie said.

By Nadeen Abusada Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — Making sure police and fire department staffing is reflective of the community they serve has been a goal of many cities over the last few years. The Cleveland Fire Department has done several things to recruit more women, but one small

By Leslie DelasBour Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A volunteer at Hope Faith Ministries spoke about the homeless man found dead in the snow and the realities of people living outside and surviving frigid temperatures. “It’s like losing a family member, it’s like losing someone you love,” said