100,000 Suspected Fentanyl Pills Seized In Lawrence, DEA Says
Federal authorities seized 100,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a pill press in Lawrence Friday morning.
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Fentanyl Found In Marijuana After Overdoses In Connecticut
Connecticut officials believe nearly 40 drug overdoses across the state since July may be linked to marijuana laced with fentanyl.
New Program To Distribute Strips To Test Drugs For Fentanyl
Eleven Massachusetts police departments have been selected to participate in a pilot program aimed at distributing fentanyl test strips.
Police Seize 'Significant Amount' Of Suspected Fentanyl From Lawrence Apartment
They took a total of 734 grams of the potentially dangerous substance from the High Street Apartment.
Police Dog Treated For Fentanyl Exposure During Drug Bust
A police dog is back on duty following exposure to the dangerous opioid fentanyl during a recent drug bust in Rhode Island.
850 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized, 16 Arrested After Wiretap Investigation Near Fall River
Sixteen people were arrested and 850 grams of fentanyl was seized after a four-month-long investigation by Massachusetts State Police.
4 Wilmington Police Officers Treated For Fentanyl Exposure
Four Wilmington Police officers were rushed to the hospital after they were exposed to fentanyl Thursday afternoon.
3 Men With 3 Kilograms Of Fentanyl Arrested By Mass. State Police
Three men were arrested after Massachusetts State Police seized more than three kilograms of fentanyl from them.
Brockton Couple Arrested On Drug Charges While On Their Way To Get Married
A Brockton couple was on their way to get married when they arrested on drug charges Wednesday.
State Police: Man Arrested After $42,000 Worth Of Fentanyl Is Found In His Bedroom
An 18-year-old man from Brockton was arrested after Mass. State Police said they found about $42,000 worth of fentanyl in his bedroom.
3 Needham Police Officers Hospitalized After Fentanyl Exposure
Three Needham police officers were rushed to the hospital early Friday morning after they were exposed to the deadly opioid fentanyl.
State Trooper Treated For Possible Fentanyl Exposure After Arresting Woman
A State Trooper was treated for possible exposure to the deadly opioid fentanyl overnight.
Parents Arrested After 1-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Exposed To Fentanyl
The parents of a 1-year-old Lawrence girl have been arrested after she was hospitalized and tested positive for the deadly opioid fentanyl.
Uncle Charged In Death Of 11-Year-Old Girl Exposed To Fentanyl
The man charged in the tragic death of his 11-year-old niece last year was ordered held without bail Tuesday, after it was revealed the girl was exposed to fentanyl.
3 Arrested After Cocaine, Fentanyl Found In Air Vent At Brockton Party Bus Company
Police say they arrested three people and seized cocaine and fentanyl during a raid on a Massachusetts party bus rental company.
Heroin Laced With Fentanyl Seized In Middlesex County
The Middlesex District Attorney's office says a multi-million-dollar drug operation was being run in part from a building on Hewins Street in Dorchester.
Report: Hanley Ramirez Not Under Investigation; Friend Used His Name During Stop
A new report indicates that a man used Hanley Ramirez's name during a traffic stop in hopes of stopping a trooper from finding fentanyl in his vehicle.
Trooper Hospitalized After Possible Fentanyl Exposure During Traffic Stop
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hospitalized following a traffic stop after he suffered potential exposure to the deadly drug fentanyl.
Study: 1 In 5 Young Adult Deaths Are Caused By Opioids
A staggering number of millennials are dying from opioids.
Inmate Ingests Fentanyl, Prompting Hazmat Response At Chelsea Courthouse
An inmate possibly ingesting fentanyl in his cell prompted a hazmat response Wednesday morning at Chelsea District Court.
Four Overdose Deaths Involving Fentanyl In Lowell Over 12 Hours
The fire chief said officials believe the four fatal overdoses involved a mix of heroin/fentanyl and cocaine/fentanyl.
Baker Calls For Stronger Laws On Dangerous Drug Fentanyl
Current state law requires a minimum of 10 grams of fentanyl to charge someone with trafficking. Lawmakers want to lower that amount.
Massachusetts Authorities Seize 30 Pounds Of Fentanyl
State and federal law enforcement authorities say they have seized more than 77 pounds (35 kilograms) of illegal drugs in the Boston area as the result of a wiretap investigation.
Tewksbury Chief: 9-Month-Old Was Feet Away From Fentanyl During Bust
Three people arrested after a major drug bust could also face child endangerment charges after a nine-month-old child was found just feet away from what police believe was the deadly substance fentanyl.
Gloucester Police Investigate Five Possible Fentanyl Overdoses
Gloucester police and fire rescue units responded to five medical emergencies in one night.
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Inflation having an impact on Cape Cod businesses
Inflation has hit all industries on the Cape as the first weekend of summer begins.
To Do List: Cambridge music festival, Marshfield arts, Highland Games
This holiday weekend you can check out a music festival in Cambridge, an arts festival in Marshfield or some Scottish Highland Games in Milford.
MassBay grad starts scholarship for students with disabilities
Instead of birthday gifts, he asked for donations and created a scholarship for future students.
Massachusetts House approves bill outlawing revenge porn
A bill that would outlaw revenge porn in Massachusetts was approved unanimously Thursday by House lawmakers.
329 years later, last Salem "witch" is officially pardoned
It took more than three centuries, but the last Salem "witch" who wasn't has been officially pardoned.
Shawmut MBTA attack one of several recent incidents of violence involving kids
A brutal beating at the Shawmut MBTA stop is the latest in a string of incidents involving kids around the city.
Gunman wasn't confronted by anyone before entering school, police say
Law enforcement authorities are facing mounting questions and criticism over how much time elapsed before they put a stop to the rampage.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Armando Barron convicted of 1st-degree murder in New Hampshire beheading case
A jury on Thursday convicted a New Hampshire man of first-degree murder for killing his wife's coworker after he discovered they were texting.
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Inflation having an impact on Cape Cod businesses
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To Do List: Cambridge music festival, Marshfield arts, Highland Games
This holiday weekend you can check out a music festival in Cambridge, an arts festival in Marshfield or some Scottish Highland Games in Milford.
MassBay grad starts scholarship for students with disabilities
Instead of birthday gifts, he asked for donations and created a scholarship for future students.
Massachusetts House approves bill outlawing revenge porn
A bill that would outlaw revenge porn in Massachusetts was approved unanimously Thursday by House lawmakers.
329 years later, last Salem "witch" is officially pardoned
It took more than three centuries, but the last Salem "witch" who wasn't has been officially pardoned.
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Doctors may soon be able to treat cataracts without surgery
One day, doctors may be able to treat cataracts with a drug instead of surgery.
7 health metrics that can lower your risk for dementia
Scoring well on seven health metrics could reduce your risk of dementia, and physical activity is one of them.
Massachusetts reports 3,084 new COVID cases, positivity rate continues to drop
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.33%.
Tips for helping process tragic events
Focusing on your mental health is critical while processing tragic events.
Doctor says monkeypox outbreak should be controllable
While the monkeypox outbreak is concerning, an expert notes some reassuring signs.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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Keller: Look closely at Rayla Campbell's sex education claims
Rayla Campbell, the presumptive GOP nominee for Secretary of State in Mass., is making news for some shocking comments.
Will Congress make changes to background checks or ban assault weapons?
In the wake of Tuesday's horrific mass murder in Texas, the calls for Congress to do something are everywhere.
"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
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Boston's Hard Rock Cafe restaurant to close
A well-known chain restaurant near Faneuil Hall is pulling out of Boston for now.
Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
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The art of a proper English Tea
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Trevor Story hits 7th homer in 7 games as Red Sox crush White Sox
Trevor Story has seven homers and 21 RBIs in his last seven games.
Celtics' mentality not changing for Game 6: "It's a must-win"
The Celtics aren't thinking about the NBA Finals. They know there is work to be done to finish off the Miami Heat.
Tatum joins elite company with Kobe, LeBron
Celtics fans have long known that Jayson Tatum is one of the best young stars in the NBA. A new milestone reached on Wednesday night may help illustrate that reality to the rest of the basketball world.
Celtics defense is in shutdown mode
The Celtics defense has been filthy this postseason. Shutdown-level filthy.
Jaylen Brown demolished the Heat with a second-half turnaround in Game 5
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Maine K9 finds missing woman, days after tracking down girl
A Maine K9 has been hard at work over the past few days.
Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.