In 2021 and 2022, harm reduction organizations in two Massachusetts cities tried out a novel approach: paying people who use drugs, in cash, to distribute Narcan in their personal circles.The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found the method used in Gloucester and...
A few months ago Hampshire College president said the institution was rebounding after being faced with closure in 2019 due to financial difficulties.Now the institution is cutting 9% of its non-faculty employees, temporarily suspending staff retirement contributions, consolidating departments and having senior leadership take a...
A traditional European bakery with a long history in Central Massachusetts is looking to stay true to its roots as it opens its second location in one of Boston’s trendiest areas: Newbury Street.“I really want to grow into the community in Boston,” Nathan Nguyen, one...
WILBRAHAM — On Sunday nights, a roller rink off Boston Road fills with the sounds of whistles and roller skates gliding and screeching. Protective gear clatters as skaters practice hits.These are the sounds of Myra Lam’s “other” life. Lam works full-time as a third-grade teacher...
Weekend before last, a family that lives at least part of the year on Cape Cod showed the world it has enough money to celebrate a birthday in style.Policy shouldn’t be based on anecdotes, but this soiree suggests to us that 2022′s Fair Share Amendment,...
When the Massachusetts Amateur Championship begins on Monday, there will be a New England Patriots player teeing off. Punter Bryce Baringer will tee off at 1:32 p.m. EST at the Framingham Country Club. The punter won the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier when he went 1-under...
On Monday at 2:56 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service adds, "Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving...
On Monday at 2:56 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Plymouth and Bristol counties.The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving conditions...
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.""Low visibility could make...
Dear Abby: We adopted our daughter, “Opal,” at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so everyone knows everyone....
