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They weren't necessarily the biggest or most important stories of year, but they are the ones that more people read than any others. Here's a look at the Most Read stories on CBSBoston.com in 2014.
From a viral fundraising campaign that saw thousands of people doused in ice water, to the loss of Boston's beloved long-serving mayor. Here is a look back at some of the stories that stole the headlines over the last year.
Pete Frates, the inspiration of massively successful Ice Bucket Challenge, was honored Tuesday by Sports Illustrated.
So far, the Angel Foundation has raised $1.5 million but needs another $4 million.
Pete Frates' wife, Julie, gave birth to Lucy Fitzgerald Frates early Sunday morning, according to a family friend.
The Ice Bucket Challenge hit a major milestone Friday, topping more than $100 million in donations to the ALS Association in a month.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge said the drug trial would've taken place in two years if not for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
The ALS Association received $2.7 million during the same time period last year.
A total of 1.9 million new donors have raised $88.5 million, compared to $2.6 million at this time last year.
Dan Rea takes the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money to fight ALS.
The ALS organization has raised a record $53.3. million. That's compared to $2.2 million raised last year during the same time.
During the same time period last year, the ALS Association received $2.2 million.
Should certain public officials be banned from participating in fundraisers like the Ice Bucket Challenge?
One website is selling an Ice Bucket Challenge Halloween costume, while others offer pins and T-shirts.
More than 2.4 million Ice Bucket Challenge videos were posted between June 1 and August 17 worldwide.
The ALS Association said the viral fundraising campaign has brought in 637,527 new donors.
The ALS Association said Tuesday that 453,210 new donors have helped raise a total of $22.9 million between July 29 and August 19.
A local ice supplier said he's having trouble keeping up with demand because of the popular 'Ice Bucket Challenge.'
It seems as though nearly everyone has taken part in the "Ice Bucket Challenge," dumping a bucket of ice water over their head to raise awareness for ALS.
The Patriots accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the organization based in Washington, D.C. told WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Tuesday a total of $4 million has been raised nationwide since July 29.
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is the latest among local sports figures to take the "Ice Bucket Challenge," and wants all C's fans to take the icy shower as well.
A woman was injured after a tire iron crashed through the windshield of a car she was in on Interstate 95 in Peabody Friday.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Massachusetts testified at her trial Friday.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Duxbury testified at her trial Friday.
A woman was injured after a tire iron crashed through the windshield of a car she was in on Interstate 95 in Peabody Friday.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
A fire broke out at what is believed to be a vacant building on Foundry Street in Wakefield.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche has the latest on day 12 of New England Patriots training camp in Foxboro.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.