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Danvers dad to ride 177 miles for young son in Pan-Mass Challenge
[ad_1] DANVERS — When cyclists take off for the Pan-Mass Challenge next month, one local father will give it his all in honor of…
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Groveland fire chief leaves ‘job I love’ after lung disease diagnosis
[ad_1] GROVELAND — Fire Chief Robert Valentine is stepping down after he was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease. “After serving for nearly 50…
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DA clears 8 police officers in Gigliotti death
[ad_1] HAVERHILL — After a seven-month investigation, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that criminal charges will not be pursued against local…
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Nearly 1,200 sign petition to stop treatment center from opening
[ad_1] HAVERHILL — A petition with nearly 1,200 signatures from concerned residents and property owners is calling to stop a proposed 24-bed men’s substance…
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Parenting 101: #MyTealPumpkin : Making Halloween safe for Quebec’s 100,000 children with food allergies
[ad_1] Halloween can be difficult for children with allergies, who are often left out due to the distribution of risky treats. Once again this…
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A Peabody teacher’s hopeful future after early breast cancer diagnosis
[ad_1] DANVERS — Getting an annual mammogram is critical for women over 40. Peabody teacher and Georgetown resident Pam Davies knows that better than…
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MBTA balks at expanding overdose prevention kiosks
[ad_1] BOSTON — MBTA officials are pouring cold water on a legislative push to make the opioid overdose reversing drug naloxone available at subway…
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‘Freddy’s Law’ would require cardiac test for youth athletes
[ad_1] BOSTON — Health insurers will foot the bill for cardiac tests for high school athletes if a new proposal is approved by lawmakers…
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Annual SHINE fundraiser for breast cancer care services only weeks away
[ad_1] SALISBURY – Anna Jaques Hospital and the Institution for Savings are teaming up for their annual SHINE fundraiser on Oct. 16 to raise…
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Cancer can’t stop the coach: Bradley fights through treatments to keep Whittier Tech on winning track
[ad_1] It was a typical Wednesday morning during the Whittier Tech football season for Kevin Bradley. He was dissecting film of his next opponent,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness 2025: Share your stories, join our campaign
[ad_1] North of Boston Media Group is preparing to launch its 14th annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. And we want to share your stories…
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Sign up for fall tai chi classes
[ad_1] Seniors can sign up now for fall tai chi classes in Plaistow, Atkinson and Epping. A tai chi class in Atkinson will be…
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Annual Salem Walk for Overdose Awareness emphasizes need for community support
[ad_1] SALEM — A group of about 30 community members walked from the Salem Common to Riley Plaza on Thursday as a part of…
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Water rescuers lauded
[ad_1] On sweltering Tuesday, June 24, folks enjoying a day on the beach or on the water and city lifeguards jumped into action in…
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Lawmaker hosts naloxone training at Statehouse
[ad_1] BOSTON — Rep. Kate Donaghue has a trick for always ensuring naloxone is on hand and ready to deploy if she encounters someone…
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Rockport school board updated on opioid prevention
[ad_1] The Rockport School Committee, along with the town’s Public Health Department, is aiming to eliminate the effects of possible substance abuse in Rockport…
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Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Mass., NH
[ad_1] BOSTON — While the scourge of opioid addiction continues to affect Massachusetts, the number of people getting legal prescriptions for heavily addictive medicines…
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Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Massachusetts
[ad_1] BOSTON — While the scourge of opioid addiction continues to affect Massachusetts, the number of people getting legal prescriptions for heavily addictive medicines…
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Annual Talbot Memorial Walk/Run this Sunday
[ad_1] DANVERS — The annual Talbot Memorial Walk/Run is set to step off Sunday for its 14th annual outing in memory of a Danvers…
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Walking for hospice care
[ad_1] DANVERS — Care Dimensions, the hospice and palliative care provider, stepped off for its 37th annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday morning on…