Massachusetts

US Opioid Epidemic: Drug Overdose Deaths Increases In 30 States Says CDC Statistics; Surged By More Than 100% In New Hampshire, North Dakota, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Maine

By Christon Jervil Ligon - Dec 19, 2016 09:05 PM EST

Moreover, more than 60 percent of drug overdose death cases in 2015 involve opioids, such as heroin and prescription opioids.

Boston Teacher Killed By Hurtling Manhole Cover

By Peter R - Feb 14, 2016 06:30 PM EST

The 200-pound cover was most likely dislodged by a heavy vehicle. The incident prompted an inspection of 500 manhole covers.

Teenage Girl Convinced Boyfriend to Kill Himself

By Dustin Braden - Aug 17, 2015 07:52 PM EDT

A Massachusetts teenager who convinced her boyfriend to commit suicide is now facing manslaughter charges.

Marijuana Coming Soon to Massachusett Stores: State Set to Legalize Drug and Tax It

By Peter R - Mar 13, 2015 04:22 PM EDT

A bill was introduced earlier this week that proposed legalizing sale of weed to adults over 21 and taxing it.

Massachusetts Says Yes to Sale of Marijuana for Medical Use After It Approves Dispensary Permit

By Peter R - Jan 01, 2015 06:55 PM EST

Massachusetts becomes first state to give its nod.

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