For some families of the fallen, Memorial Day is a day of traditions. For others, it is an improvisation of what feels right.  

A jury agreed that neighbors of Rep. James Lyons intentionally inflicted emotional distress for opposing their proposed subdivision. 

Transportation officials are moving ahead with a way to ease the pain of Cape Cod traffic: a new, privately-funded bridge. 

The rise comes as insurers recover losses from a harsh winter and an improving economy encourages more driving ? and accidents. 

The Brockton boy, who was in Dorchester visiting relatives, was shot while riding his bicycle on Sunday. 

A 62-year-old man was waiting at an MBTA bus stop when he stumbled onto the road and was struck, police said.