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House Poised to Pass Opioid Abuse Prevention Package

The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that provides educators, doctors and patients with new tools to combat rising rates of addiction and death related to prescription painkillers in Massachusetts.

DPW Director Resigns Amid Drug Scandal at Public Works Department

North Reading DPW Director Richard Carnevale has resigned as a drug investigation at the public works department continues, according to Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto.

Chipotle Norovirus: Three Workers Were Ill; Store to Reopen Thursday

The number of suspected cases of norovirus at the Chiptole in Billerica rose to three, but health officials say the food establishment is safe to reopen Thursday after all food employees have been screened for the illness.

Tewksbury Student Attacked after Hockey Game

A Tewksbury student was attacked last week following an MIAA tournament hockey game in Billerica and a student from another school has been charged.

Lexington Selectmen Vote Against Supporting Proposed Gun Control Bylaw

Lexington's Board of Selectmen unanimously voted not to support a proposed bylaw that aims to prohibit the sale, manufacturing, ownership or possession of certain weapons in town Tuesday.

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