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Community
Fall River dispensary one of 26 to receive priority certification
808 potential Massachusetts marijuana businesses submitted at least partial applications for priority certification, which would give them an advantage in…
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Community
Library to Host Spanish Community Resource Fair
Fall River Public Library will host students from UMass Dartmouth for a Community Resource Fair highlighting health and wellness resources…
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Community
Massachusetts Department of Public Health launch program for pregnant women with substance use disorder
Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has launched the Journey Project, an interactive web-based resource for pregnant and…
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Community
MPX Bioceutical Corp announces scheduled opening of Fall River Innovation Way facility
The marijuana industry has become a popular spot for Fall River. According to MPX Bioceutical Corp, construction of a 40,000…
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Causes
Department of Justice joining local lawsuits against opioid manufacturers
Fall River got some good news in their pending legal fight in the opioid epidemic.
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Community
Massachusetts drops in best states ranking
Massachusetts is no longer the best state to live in according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Causes
Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell in 2017
BOSTON — Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined in 2017 by an estimated 8.3 percent compared to 2016. This is the first…
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Economy
CVS increasing starting wage, adding parental leave
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a continuing commitment to investing in the growth and success of its employees, CVS…
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Community
Southcoast Health named among top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for clinical outcomes
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Southcoast Health announced today that it has received the 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from…
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Community
Fall River woman, New Bedford man among four recognized as Southcoast Health Volunteer of the Year
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Southcoast Health today announced its 2017 Volunteers of the Year. The four individuals honored with this…
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