$4,000 for a trash can? Boston reduces lofty estimate for city park
A man was trying to fix up an East Boston park. He said the city tried to charge him $4,000 for a new trash can.
Car may have been doing donuts when it hit man, Brockton police say
Drivers may have been doing donuts overnight in Brockton when one car hit a man, police said.
Fairhaven firefighter riding PMC, hopes to get chemicals out of protective gear
Chemicals in firefighters' protective gear has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
Turkey flies into Pepperell couple's car, leaving smashed windshield in its wake
A Pepperell woman got quite the scare when a turkey smashed her windshield as her family was driving home.
Rats crawl through toilet into Brookline apartment
A woman in Brookline, Massachusetts says a rat crawled up her toilet and into apartment, twice.
Family of Lewiston, Maine gunman testifies and says more could have been done
The family of the gunman who killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine testified in front of a commission Thursday, saying more could have been done to help him and prevent the mass shooting.
Can AI help people be more creative? Boston musicians want to find out
Three-time Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer Derek Ali created a song in 60 seconds using AI and a few simple questions.
Massachusetts considers banning invasive Callery pear tree
Massachusetts may be on the verge of banning a stinky tree that has become invasive in the state.
Rare case of tick-borne virus reported in Sharon
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
International students denied visas to work in Provincetown
Many international students looking for jobs in Provincetown can't get cleared to work.
With frost in the forecast, Massachusetts farmers are fighting for crops' lives
Massachusetts fruit farmers are bracing for a series of cold nights that could put their crops in jeopardy of dying off. But farmers have plans to save their crops.
Somerville street is such a mess drivers get magnets to show they "survived" it
Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts is such a mess drivers are getting bumper stickers to show they "survived" it.
E-bike library lets you try one for free, so you can "feel like Superman"
E-bikes are popping up everywhere in the Boston area and a man who loves them will let you ride one for a week for free.
How tenants help maintain historic New England homes
There are 30 historic homes across New England that allow you to rent the home, so long as you help to preserve it.
51-year-old amputee playing baseball at Mass. community college
Paul Landry joined the Quinsigamond Community College baseball team while studying for a new career.