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DA clears 8 police officers in Gigliotti death

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

HAVERHILL — After a seven-month investigation, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that criminal charges will not be pursued against local police officers involved in the…

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Nearly 1,200 sign petition to stop treatment center from opening

October 31, 2025November 1, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

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 use and mental health facility…

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Parenting 101: #MyTealPumpkin : Making Halloween safe for Quebec’s 100,000 children with food allergies

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 · Family & Parenting

Halloween can be difficult for children with allergies, who are often left out due to the distribution of risky treats. Once again this year, for the 9th edition…

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A Peabody teacher’s hopeful future after early breast cancer diagnosis

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — Getting an annual mammogram is critical for women over 40. Peabody teacher and Georgetown resident Pam Davies knows that better than most. Davies, a first-grade teacher…

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MBTA balks at expanding overdose prevention kiosks

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — MBTA officials are pouring cold water on a legislative push to make the opioid overdose reversing drug naloxone available at subway stations, citing a lack of…

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‘Freddy’s Law’ would require cardiac test for youth athletes

October 13, 2025October 14, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Health insurers will foot the bill for cardiac tests for high school athletes if a new proposal is approved by lawmakers on Beacon Hill. The legislation…

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Annual SHINE fundraiser for breast cancer care services only weeks away

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALISBURY – Anna Jaques Hospital and the Institution for Savings are teaming up for their annual SHINE fundraiser on Oct. 16 to raise funds for breast cancer care…

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Cancer can’t stop the coach: Bradley fights through treatments to keep Whittier Tech on winning track

September 10, 2025September 11, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

It was a typical Wednesday morning during the Whittier Tech football season for Kevin Bradley. He was dissecting film of his next opponent, Lawrence High. What wasn’t typical…

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Breast Cancer Awareness 2025: Share your stories, join our campaign

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

North of Boston Media Group is preparing to launch its 14th annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. And we want to share your stories surrounding this far-reaching disease. ×…

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Sign up for fall tai chi classes

September 8, 2025September 12, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Seniors can sign up now for fall tai chi classes in Plaistow, Atkinson and Epping. A tai chi class in Atkinson will be held from 11:30 a.m. to…

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Annual Salem Walk for Overdose Awareness emphasizes need for community support

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A group of about 30 community members walked from the Salem Common to Riley Plaza on Thursday as a part of the annual Walk for Overdose…

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Water rescuers lauded

July 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

On sweltering Tuesday, June 24, folks enjoying a day on the beach or on the water and city lifeguards jumped into action in two separate water rescues about…

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Lawmaker hosts naloxone training at Statehouse

July 12, 2025September 14, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Rep. Kate Donaghue has a trick for always ensuring naloxone is on hand and ready to deploy if she encounters someone experiencing an opioid overdose: she…

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Rockport school board updated on opioid prevention

June 12, 2025September 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The Rockport School Committee, along with the town’s Public Health Department, is aiming to eliminate the effects of possible substance abuse in Rockport schools. During the committee’s meeting…

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Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Mass., NH

Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Mass., NH

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — While the scourge of opioid addiction continues to affect Massachusetts, the number of people getting legal prescriptions for heavily addictive medicines is falling, according to the…

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Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Massachusetts

Data: Fewer opioids prescribed in Massachusetts

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — While the scourge of opioid addiction continues to affect Massachusetts, the number of people getting legal prescriptions for heavily addictive medicines is falling, according to the…

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Annual Talbot Memorial Walk/Run this Sunday

Annual Talbot Memorial Walk/Run this Sunday

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — The annual Talbot Memorial Walk/Run is set to step off Sunday for its 14th annual outing in memory of a Danvers couple who both died after…

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Walking for hospice care

Walking for hospice care

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — Care Dimensions, the hospice and palliative care provider, stepped off for its 37th annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday morning on the campus of St. John’s…

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Breast Cancer Awareness 2024: Share your stories, join our campaign

Breast Cancer Awareness 2024: Share your stories, join our campaign

September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The Eagle-Tribune is preparing to launch its 13th annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. And we want to share your stories surrounding this far-reaching disease. Our special Breast Cancer…

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Sheriff expands inmate drug treatment program to The Farm

Sheriff expands inmate drug treatment program to The Farm

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

LAWRENCE — Sheriff Kevin Coppinger plans to stand before hundreds of police chiefs this month and tell them how he’s bringing drugs into Essex County jails. It may…

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