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Ipswich boys lacrosse forfeits state semifinal game

June 9, 2026June 10, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The Ipswich High boys lacrosse team was looking forward to facing top-seeded Cohasset High in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Division 4 playoff semifinals Tuesday night in Scituate.…

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AAA: Ring in the New Year responsibly

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WESTWOOD — As 2025 comes to a close, AAA Northeast urges those who plan to take part in year-end holiday celebrations to designate a sober driver. In December…

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Legalization of ‘magic’ mushrooms back in the running

December 23, 2025December 27, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — More than a year after voters rejected a plan to legalize “magic” mushrooms, advocates have renewed the push on Beacon Hill for the use of psychedelic…

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State touts progress keeping drugs out of prisons

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Massachusetts corrections officials say they’re making progress curbing the amount of illegal drugs being smuggled into the state’s prisons. A report released Wednesday by the Massachusetts…

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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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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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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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Question 4: Should the state legalize psychedelic mushrooms?

Question 4: Should the state legalize psychedelic mushrooms?

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Supporters of psychedelic mushrooms are urging voters to approve a referendum legalizing the hallucinogenic drug for “therapeutic” use, but critics argue the move would jeopardize public…

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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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Question 4: Should the state legalize psychedelic mushrooms?

Opioid deaths drop 10%, but remain high

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The scourge of opioid addiction continues to affect Massachusetts, but new data shows a double-digit decrease in the number of overdose deaths in the past year.…

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Report: Injured workers at risk for opioid overdoses

Report: Injured workers at risk for opioid overdoses

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Workers who are injured on the job are at higher risk for fatal opioid-related overdoses, according to a new study, which calls for renewed efforts to reduce the…

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Question 4: Should the state legalize psychedelic mushrooms?

Report: Injured workers at risk for opioid overdoses

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Workers who are injured on the job are at higher risk for fatal opioid-related overdoses, according to a new study, which calls for renewed efforts to reduce the…

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