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Palmer hospital gets state funding to advance treatment of opioid use disorder

The hospital received a legislative earmark this fiscal year to support programs in its region.

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Massachusetts educators, activists urge keeping school meals free

Massachusetts educators outline benefits of free universal school meals; help children learn, ease financial burdens even for middle-income families

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Federal grant given to DA's office aims to fund drug diversion programs

A federal grant was awarded for a state-run program that seeks to treat drug abusers and children with traumatic experiences from family drug abuse.

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5 Investigates: Enforcement of hands-free driving in Mass. varies

Drivers using their phones behind the wheel are easy to spot, despite the state's hands-free law that went into effect three years ago.

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Behavioral health center planned in Milford, Upton

In 2021, the most recent year for which stats are available, 2,290 people in Massachusetts died of confirmed or estimated opioid-related overdoses.

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Podunk Road, East Brookfield MA Crash Kills 1 – NECN

The East Brookfield Police Department received several 911 calls just after 5:45 p.m. reporting the single-car crash on Podunk Road, the Worcester County.

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Second Chance Animal Services granted $200K to expand surgical center

East Brookfield animal welfare nonprofit Second Chance Animal Services received a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Phoenix to help with the expansion of its surgical center.

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Search for Brittany Tee expanded Wednesday in Brookfield

Officials Wednesday expanded the search footprint as they seek answers in the disappearance of Brittany Tee.

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Christmas weekend storm brings wind and rain in Worcester County

A wind advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Temperatures will plunge tonight.

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Piloting without License

A cautionary tale.

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