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The number of older drivers is rapidly growing. Experts say it’s important to refresh your skills and be aware of how your age may impact your driving.
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Transmission rates for COVID-19, RSV and the flu are up across Massachusetts and hospital systems are responding by re-instating mask mandates.
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In this edition of Beacon Hill in 5, we hear about some new laws — and what's ahead for Massachusetts lawmakers.
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Public water systems in Massachusetts are making inventories of water service lines to identify any made of lead. A revised lead and copper rule, set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requires the inventories are completed by mid-October 2024.
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State officials say about 50,000 Massachusetts residents became newly eligible for ConnectorCare health insurance, a low-income program that just expanded its income limits.
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We bring both the noise and the ruckus with the folx organizing Hip Hop for the Homeless 10 at Gateway CIty Arts, CEO of Transhealth Dallas Ducar tells us of their upcoming Holigay Party at Marigold Theater, and Word Nerd Emily Brewster walks us through some of the WOTY runners up.
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The state released a report that supports so-called overdose prevention centers or supervised injection sites, where individuals can use pre-acquired drugs free of legal consequences under the supervision of medical professionals who could intervene to prevent an overdose from turning fatal.
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The Springfield Rescue Mission currently serves 48 people in its emergency shelter and about another 30 in its rehabilitation program.
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Respiratory dog illness raising concern for pet owners in New England.
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Eighty years ago this month, a surprise German air raid during World War II destroyed an Allied fleet in an Italian harbor. This disaster led to an important medical breakthrough that commentator Andrew Lam thinks is worth remembering.