Dollar Tree plans to lock up more items to prevent thefts
Dollar Tree suffered poor earnings last quarter with the company saying "shrink" is to blame.
Gloucester residents concerned about discolored water
People in Gloucester are sick of drinking and bathing in brown and yellow water.
Shed builder thought he was getting an award, but it was a vanity scam
Cambridge Craftsman owner Kevin Richard thought he was getting awarded a "Best of" honor, only to discover the whole thing was a scam.
South Boston man hopes to break pogo stick world record
A South Boston man is vying to become the Guinness World Record holder for consecutive pogo stick jumps. His attempt will help homeless veterans in the process.
Video: North End residents demand action against rats
One business owner has resorted to slapping them away with a hockey stick used by Bruins great Ray Bourque.
2 charged with beating, starving dog in Greenfield
Authorities were called to the home in July by witnesses who said Conrad, a pit bull mix, needed immediate help.
Healthy Waltham Food Pantry has new home after nearly losing current location
A Waltham food pantry finally has a home after a year of searching.
Arlington walkers, joggers not told popular trail flooding was sewage
Sewage flooded out a popular walking and biking trail in Arlington and some say they weren't warned about the bacteria there
Hip-hop turns 50 and Boston played a part as it transformed music
After decades of beats, icons, and style, hip hop music and culture is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Motorcyclists will join funeral procession for veteran set to be buried alone
Hundreds of motorcycle riders will see a local veteran off to his final resting place Friday. He was set to be buried alone.
Melrose resident frustrated by sporadic mail service
Homeowners in Medford and Melrose are finding their mailboxes empty all too often.
Massachusetts breweries adopting 'working cats' to keep mice away
Adoption centers are seeing local breweries take in four-legged friends to keep pests away.
MBTA hopes to fill open jobs after new labor deal reached
Union workers and the MBTA have agreed on a new labor deal. The move aims to help fill open jobs in an ever fluid workforce.
Henrietta Lacks' family gets justice 70 years after cells taken without consent
Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for research without consent. Those cells went on to revolutionize parts of modern medicine.
Rain, wind may impact Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Artists from across the world are competing in the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival.