Signage displayed at retail shops across the Twin Cities encourages people who smoke to talk to their health care provider about getting a lung cancer screening. The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) aims to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screenings among eligible individuals across the country. According to ALCSI National Director […]
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Massachusetts, New Hampshire warn victims after Change Healthcare cyberattack leaks ‘sensitive health and personal data’
Massachusetts and New Hampshire officials are taking steps to notify and provide resources to victims who were left in the dark after an unprecedented Change Healthcare cyberattack may have left their personal and health information exposed on the dark web last February.
Heat hits Massachusetts, straining electric grid as residents scramble to stay cool
With a heat wave settling into Massachusetts and air conditioners kicking into high gear, the state’s electric grid is fighting to keep up.
Immigrant driver’s license law credited with application surge
BOSTON — More than 128,000 newly licensed drivers were on Massachusetts roads in the past year, and officials linked the surge to the one-year anniversary of a law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for licenses. The Registry of Motor Vehicles said Monday it has issued 183,825 new learner’s permits and 128,079 new driver’s licenses since […]
Reingold students embark on a goat hike
LUNENBURG — Nine Reingold Elementary School students traveled to Central Mass. Goat Rental on a recent weekend for a unique experience: a hike into conservation land with owner Tammy Hebert and a dozen friendly goats. Hebert welcomed the children and their families – more than two dozen people – and explained that the goats would […]
Annual Starry Night concert series begins
AYER — Nashoba Park Assisted Living had a musical start to the summer with the first performance of their annual Starry Nights Concert Series. Residents, families, and friends of the community gathered for this exciting tradition in Nashoba Park’s courtyard. Country singer Darren Bassette took to the stage, playing the guitar and performing country favorites […]
