"Ambush, ambush, ambush" | Both sides in Karen Read's retrial accused the other of playing dirty with expert reports yesterday. The defense even suggested the case might need to be paused. Could that happen? Follow today's live coverage. https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-retrial-live-updates-may-16/64789686 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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"Ambush, ambush, ambush" | Both sides in Karen Read's retrial accused the other of playing dirty with expert reports yesterday. The defense even suggested the case might need to be paused. Could that happen? Follow today's live coverage. https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-retrial-live-updates-may-16/64789686 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Go behind the scenes with the Chronicle team as we wrap up another week of storytelling around New England! From shoots to studios — here’s what went into the stories you’ll see on air soon 🎥 * * * #Chronicle5 #WCVB #ChronicleWeekly #BehindTheScenes #BostonTV #LocalNews #NewEngland #BehindTheBroadcast | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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Go behind the scenes with the Chronicle team as we wrap up another week of storytelling around New England! From shoots to studios — here’s what went into the stories you’ll see on air soon 🎥 * * * #Chronicle5 #WCVB #ChronicleWeekly #BehindTheScenes #BostonTV #LocalNews #NewEngland #BehindTheBroadcast | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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As temperatures drop, we are headed out in search of meals that warm our bellies! “Comfort Food” airs tonight at 7:30, Channel 5 😋 | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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As temperatures drop, we are headed out in search of meals that warm our bellies! “Comfort Food” airs tonight at 7:30, Channel 5 😋 | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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"Honor and integrity?" | A Massachusetts State Police sergeant who faced tough questions yesterday about a disgraced and fired former colleague is back on the stand Friday in the Karen Read case. https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-retrial-live-updates-may-9/64723796 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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"Honor and integrity?" | A Massachusetts State Police sergeant who faced tough questions yesterday about a disgraced and fired former colleague is back on the stand Friday in the Karen Read case. https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-retrial-live-updates-may-9/64723796 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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☕🚗👀 Whatever happened to Boston's caffeinated superhero, Coffee Man? In honor of the 40th anniversary of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, we're pouring a hot cup from this memorable 1994 character. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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☕🚗👀 Whatever happened to Boston's caffeinated superhero, Coffee Man? In honor of the 40th anniversary of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, we're pouring a hot cup from this memorable 1994 character. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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On National Weatherperson's Day, we look back with Harvey Leonard WCVB at the Blizzard of 1978. 40 years later -- he can remember it like it was yesterday! ❄️❄️❄️ http://on.wcvb.com/2nFzu1B | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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On National Weatherperson's Day, we look back with Harvey Leonard WCVB at the Blizzard of 1978. 40 years later -- he can remember it like it was yesterday! ❄️❄️❄️ http://on.wcvb.com/2nFzu1B | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "A feast by firelight! The Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield begins with a horse-drawn wagon ride, followed by mulled wine warmed with a glowing iron straight from the hearth. Inside a barn dating to 1720, a massive prime rib slowly roasts on a rare 17th-century weight-driven roasting jack, while chowder simmers in an iron cauldron. Dessert is apple pie with homemade whipped cream. Learn more about the family that runs this inst
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Karen Read accuses Jen McCabe of lying in court
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "Ever wondered what it’s like under the big top? 🎪👀 We went behind the scenes at the Big Apple Circus, where the magic, mayhem, and muscle all come together. #Chronicle5 #WCVB #BigAppleCircus #BehindTheScenes #CircusLife #BostonEvents #LocalStories #Boston #ThingsToDo"
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "🫐 Blueberry muffins… at a laundromat drive-thru? Only in New England. Fresh-baked, warm, and wildly out of place—laundry day just got delicious. * * * #Chronicle5 #WCVB #Brockton #Muffins #NewEngland #Boston #Foodies #UnexpectedEats"
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Karen Read accused a key prosecution witness, Jen McCabe, of lying on the stand yesterday. Her crucial testimony is expected to continue on Friday. #karenread #trial #massachusetts https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-retrial-live-updates-may-1/64641774 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "Remembering Christa McAuliffe 40 years after the Challenger Disaster. Christa McAuliffe was a Concord, NH teacher, chosen to become the first civilian teacher to travel to space. She was among seven crewmembers killed on January 28th, 1986 when Challenger shuttle exploded 73 seconds into its flight. McAuliffe is honored with her name gracing more than 40 schools across the U.S. and the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH. #challenger
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "Tonight we meet New Englanders with a passion – for percussion! "We Got the Beat" airs at 7:30, Channel 5 🥁💖🪘 #drums #drumming #bucketdrums #drumcenter #drumlessons #drum #wegotthebeat #bluemangroup #zildjian"
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We caught up with one of the heroes of yesterday's Patriots win, who seemed as surprised as anyone about his amazing touchdown catch. He also shared insight into his mindset ahead of the team's trip to Denver for the AFC Championship. https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-boutte-reflects-4th-quarter-touchdown-jan-19-2026/70050470 Josh Brogadir TV | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Weeks of planning and preparation have all led to this: Go behind the scenes of WCVB at the NBA Finals. 🍀🏀 We're so excited for the Celtics to be here that we took the show outside. * * * #NBAFinals #Boston #Massachusetts #celtics #WCVB #behindthescenes #BTS | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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Behind the scenes of yesterday's Patriots send-off rally... 🏈🥶 Today the team is on the ground in California, ready for the NFL's media blitz https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-seahawks-to-kick-off-super-bowl-festivities-with-annual-opening-night-media-blitz/70220495 | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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It’s been one year since an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane, killing dozens, including six members of the Skating Club of Boston. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Twenty-three years ago Friday, 100 people lost their lives in The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Two police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting early Sunday in Fall River. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "Say Cheese! Where you can find this vintage photo booth as Chronicle goes retro! * * * #Boston #Vintage #BostonVintage #NewburyStreet #PhotoBooth"
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This week’s frigid temps are the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! We have a few suggestions tonight (Wednesday, January 21) on @Chronicle5 at 7:30 PM EST. 📚 Katherine Hall Page’s clue-filled murder mysteries. Ken Liu’s gripping new techno-thriller. Gish Jen’s novel about her complicated relationship with her mother. Karen Winn’s twisty tale about a secret society on Beacon Hill. All of these authors are local! ✍️ We also visit a library that invites young readers to build confidence by
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The New England Patriots — by the numbers from the Chronicle vault. In 1984, the team spent about $10 million on player salaries. In 2025, that figure is nearing $270 million. Here’s what the business of football looked like back then: • $4,000 for pregame meals • $14 million from network TV • $130,000 for a chartered plane to away games • $100,000 for uniforms Either way, we are cheering them on in the AFC Championship this weekend! | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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There’s nothing unusual about retirees pulling on a favorite sweater — unless that sweater comes with pads, a helmet, and skates. In Worcester, the Central Mass Rusty Blades are an over-60 hockey club that skates together three mornings a week, all year long. The group includes players in their 60s, 70s, and 80s — and one remarkable 89-year-old. Lionel Bourgeois, originally from New Brunswick, grew up playing pond hockey before life pulled him away from the game. At 63, he joined the Rusty Blade
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🐴✨ Mini horses with BIG second chances. These horses were once headed for slaughter—but they were saved thanks to one woman’s mission to rescue the forgotten. * * https://www.wcvb.com/article/miniature-and-large-scale-rescues/27360027 * #MiniHorse #AnimalRescue #HorseRescue #Horse #Chronicle5 #WCVB #RescueAnimals | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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Towering over Elm Street in Manchester is a Santa Claus unlike any other — locals call him “Creepy Santa.” 🎅😱 Standing 12–15 feet tall, missing a foot, and sporting a stare that could haunt your dreams, this Santa dates back to the 1950s and has been in Justin Rheaume’s family for more than 45 years. Despite his battle scars, Creepy Santa has become a beloved landmark — so much so that locals say Christmas hasn’t officially started until he’s back on display. Want more "Creepy Santa"? Tune in
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Super Bowl week is complicated when home is on both sides of the field. Shayna got to chat with Jake Bobo (and his mom), a North Andover native and Belmont Hill grad, is headed to his first Super Bowl as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks — after a big NFC Championship touchdown. His opponent? The New England Patriots. Bobo says his New England friends are rooting for a great game from him… but still hoping for a Patriots parade. | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "In 1984, the New England Patriots spent about $10 million on salaries. By 2025, that number is approaching $270 million. Back then: 🏈 $4,000 for pregame meals 📺 $14M from network TV ✈️ $130K for a chartered flight 👕 $100K for uniforms Just a little gem from the Chronicle vault as we head into AFC Championship Weekend! #Patriots #NFLHistory #SportsNumbers #ThenAndNow #FootballCulture #BostonSports"
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Chronicle on WCVB TV (ABC/Hearst) on Instagram: "Come behind the scenes with Chronicle! 🎥 Follow along as we explore the oldest topiary garden in the U.S. — the Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, RI. Senior Videographer Bob Oliver captured the art of sculpting living plants, while Field Producer Diana Pinzón sat down with horticulturist Evan Aten to delve into the artistry, history, and care that keep this magical garden thriving at one of the @newport.mansions 🍃 From expertly sculpte
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Go behind the scenes with the Chronicle team as we wrap up another week of storytelling around New England! Here’s what went into the stories you’ll see on air soon. 🎥 #BehindTheScenes #BostonTV #LocalNews #Chronicle5 #WCVB #Boston #NewEngland | Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5
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