'Pumpkin’ the bear breaches fence, feeds on livestock in Massachusetts

A bear known for his love of pumpkins — and small livestock — in a Massachusetts town will be put down after he fed on one too many goats, police say. Pumpkin the bear is regularly seen in Hanson, about 20 miles southeast of Boston, according to posts on Facebook. In fact, his presence is so common, Hanson police officers were stationed around town on Halloween to keep tabs on him as little ones trick-or-treated, officials said in an Oct. 31 post on Facebook. “Please do not leave food unattended outside. Remember he likes Pumpkins!” police said in the post. “Please be careful and make noise. H...