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Honycomb Creamery in Cambridge, Mass. has customers eating ice cream with a Thanksgiving twist, creating a seasonal flavor called "Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing Ice Cream."

Officials in Braintree hosted a ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor former President John F. Kennedy on the 60th anniverary of his assassination.

Starting on Wednesday, state and local police will increase patrols to catch impaired drivers, as millions travel for Thanksgiving.

Shop and Shop in Pembroke was full of last-minute shoppers on Wednesday morning. Some told WBZ's Jim MacKay this wasn't their first trip to the store either. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:

The Department of Fire Services issues a warning to residents looking to use a turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, saying they "just aren't safe enough" to use in residential areas.

AAA projects that more than 50 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more on Thanksgiving. AAA Northeast Spokesman Mark Schieldrop offers tips to be prepared and stay safe.

Students and teachers at Phoeniz Charter Academy are collecting food and clothes donations to distribute to over 100 families Thanksgiving week.

Mann Orchard is working around the clock ahead of Thanksgiving day, baking thousands of pies for hungry customers.

The Institute for Contemporary Arts Watershed hosted a first-of-its-kind exhibit, showcasing 40 artists who live, work or create in East Boston.

Jewish places of worship in Hingham, Needham and Northampton received bomb threats on Sunday, but authorities did not find any explosives.

The Jose Mateo Theatre has been puttting on "The Nutcracker" for the last 35 years, giving more than 100 children and even some parents an active role in the show.

Shred on the skate edge of glory. The rink at 401 Park is open for business in Boston. WBZ's Jay Willett is there.

A large art piece by a Boston artist now has a permanent home with Teamsters Local 25 in Charlestown. As WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports, it was unveiled at today's monthly union meeting.

Village Green Nurseries gets a head start on Christmas season by selling hundreds of Christmas trees, a much larger supply than previous years' shortages.

In courthouses around the state, dozens of families are celebrating as their adoptions become final. WBZ's was at the courthouse in Boston on this National Adoption Day.

A Medfield man is recovering from injuries he suffered in a rare owl attack during his nightly run. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

How about a little THC for the holiday dinner table on Thanksgiving? WBZ's Jim MacKay has got an idea for you from the heart of cranberry country in Middleboro.

Movie star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton are in Melrose filming the sequel to Beetlejuice. WBZ's James Rojas is on set with a behind the scenes look.

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The work of a number of regional artists is on display at bus stops across the city of Lynn. It's a project called "Art on the Move". WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

If you're looking for a unique holiday gift for that special someone, check out the one-of-a-kind works of art created by animals at a farm sanctuary in Massachusetts. They're being auctioned off, as we hear from WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe.

Somerville is rolling out a new tool to curb illegal parking: Solar powered robots. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Somerville police are investigating the potential theft of credit card information after a skimming device is found at a Market Basket. WBZ's James Rojas tells us similar investigations are happening across New England as well.

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Bill Belichick didn't have a lot to say on Tuesday after cutting ties with cornerback Jack Jones. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports:

The new bill, from Representative Uyterhoeven, would offer a tax credit to businesses that offer a shorter work week to employees. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

The owner of Hornstra Farms re-opened Peaceful Meadows Farm in Whitman, Mass. on Monday, keeping the farm's ice cream legacy alive.

The commission in charge of retooling the state seal sent a survey around to the general public. Ahead of their final recommendations, WBZ NewsRadio got a look at what the public wants on their new seal. WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Business is always booming around Thanksgiving for Bongi's Turkey Roost in Duxbury, Mass., providing thousands of turkey dinners with all the fixings to hungry customers.

More than two dozen restaurants across the Commonwealth join the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, providing hot meals for those in need with EBT cards.

Officials say TB is a "very treatable and curable disease," urging UMass Boston students and staff to reach out to health services if they are concerned about potential exposure. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Founders Rachel Cohen and Paul English said for online daters, committing to an actual date and time to go out can be tricky. That's why they build their app around scheduling the first date. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

State Emergency Assistance Director Scott Rice said the state could hit the shelter cap in next two days during a press conference at the State House today. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports: