Massachusetts lawmakers will hold a hearing Wednesday on firearms legislation.
Alden Bourne
NEPR
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Springfield, Mass., Health Official Wants More Data On Opioid Overdose Deaths
A health official in Springfield, Massachusetts, said she was surprised by a jump in the number of opioid overdose deaths in the city, and she doesn’t know why it happened. Annual deaths from opioid overdoses in Springfield almost doubled in 2018 — from 56 to 108. That’s while they declined in a majority of cities […]
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As Stop & Shop Negotiates With Unions, Mass. State Treasurer Offers Unique Take
Stop & Shop returns to the negotiating table with its unions on Wednesday. The state treasurer of Massachusetts has criticized the company’s proposals — and she has a unique perspective.
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Mass. School Introduces Sensory Walk To Help Students Learn
A Holyoke, Massachusetts, public school has something new to help students learn. It’s not on a chalkboard or in a book. It’s on the floor.
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Hampshire College Alumni Group Pushes Back Against Plan For School’s Future
Hampshire College says it will announce an initial round of layoffs this week as it continues to search for possible merger. Alumni are pushing back against the plan.
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CT Considers Taxing Groceries In Break With Region
The idea of taxing groceries in Connecticut is meeting with a chilly response. It’s uncommon among states in the region.
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Veterans Day Parades Face Declining Interest In Western Massachusetts
Northampton, Massachusetts, won’t be holding a parade on Veteran’s Day this year – in part because of declining attendance. It’s not the only city seeing that trend. Alden Bourne reports.
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A Tour Through MA’s First Potential Retail Marijuana Store
The first retail marijuana store east of the Mississippi could open soon in Northampton, Massachusetts. It’s received final approval from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, but still has to satisfy a few requirements. New England Public Radio’s Alden Bourne takes us on a tour. This report comes from the New England News Collaborative, eight public […]
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Revenues Down From Opening, But MGM Springfield Says Casino Is On Track
The new casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, saw a dip in revenues last month. But an MGM official says it’s on track financially. MGM Springfield said it brought in almost $27 million in September. It will pay the state nearly $7 million of that. On a daily basis, average revenues were down 32 percent from the […]
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Western Massachusetts Bishop Pushes For ‘Ethical’ Investment In Gun Companies
The Episcopal Church in the United States will start investing in gun companies. That’s after a bishop in western Massachusetts pushed for the move. At…
