Framingham launches Narcan training program, teaching bystanders to save lives
Emergency crews in Framingham have responded to 58 cases involving opioids so far in 2024.
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Emergency crews in Framingham have responded to 58 cases involving opioids so far in 2024.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
A multi-state lawsuit, including all six New England states, alleged that Endo downplayed the risk of opioid addiction
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday that accidental opioid overdoses were the leading cause of workplace deaths in the state from 2016 to 2017.
Activists are hoping to persuade Gov. Charlie Baker and state lawmakers to allow drug users to shoot up at supervised injection sites in Massachusetts.
Brett Bramble walks with a cart, two companions, some dogs, and a mission to spread awareness of the opioid crisis.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for the federal government to treat the opioid addiction crisis in a way similar to how it attacked the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s.
After President Trump pointed to Lawrence as a primary problem for New Hampshire's opioid epidemic, the mayor of Lawrence fires back.
Families gathered to share heartbreaking stories of brothers and sisters, sons and daughters lost to opioids.
The federal government is sending law enforcement teams to cities in five states to help stop the flow of heroin and synthetic opioids--and one of those cities is New Bedford, Massachusetts.
A puppy became sick after apparently ingesting some sort of opioid, and was rescued by narcan.
Jon Keller talks to Rep. Stephen Lynch about the bombshell 60 Minutes-Washington Post report about Congress's role in the opioid epidemic.
A Congressman who was a key supporter of a law that potentially weakened the government's ability to fight the opioid crisis has been nominated for head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house died of opioid overdoses inside the facility on the same day, authorities said Wednesday.
The spike in opioid addiction and overdose deaths in Massachusetts has led to a jump in the number of grandparents stepping up to care for their grandchildren.
A conference room in Boston's Health Care for the Homeless has turned into a critical care unit for individuals who have shot heroin.
A school committee member from Beverly has spoken out against her colleagues after Beverly and Marblehead committees said they are not closer to a deal.
A Connecticut man has been arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly murdering a four-month-old baby and the child's 20-year-old mother from Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations, according to I-Team sources.
Boston College coach Bill O'Brien showed his team the final drive that led up to Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass 40 years ago, expressing the need for them to play a complete game.
Grant Jordan passed for 287 yards and two touchdowns, Joshua Pitsenberger had touchdowns receiving and rushing, and Yale beat Harvard 34-29 on Saturday in the 140th playing of The Game.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations, according to I-Team sources.
A sizable storm could impact the northeast toward the end of the Thanksgiving travel week. Here's the latest forecast.
A Connecticut man has been arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly murdering a four-month-old baby and the child's 20-year-old mother from Massachusetts.
A school committee member from Beverly has spoken out against her colleagues after Beverly and Marblehead committees said they are not closer to a deal.
Massachusetts State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a mother from Stoughton and her three children as they were found safe.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Boston College coach Bill O'Brien showed his team the final drive that led up to Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass 40 years ago, expressing the need for them to play a complete game.
Grant Jordan passed for 287 yards and two touchdowns, Joshua Pitsenberger had touchdowns receiving and rushing, and Yale beat Harvard 34-29 on Saturday in the 140th playing of The Game.
The quarterback for Leominster High School's football team is known for his work on the field but he's also making a name for himself in what he does off the field too.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, and the Boston Celtics overcame an off night for Jayson Tatum to beat the Washington Wizards 108-96 in the NBA Cup on Friday night.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was a late addition to the team's injury report, and is now questionable for New England's Week 12 tilt against the Dolphins in Miami.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.