BARNSTABLE - Over 530 pounds of drugs were collected by the Barnstable Police Department during National Drug Take Back Day over the weekend, though … [Read more...]
Saturday Is “National Take Back Day” For Unwanted Prescriptions
October 25, 2023
HYANNIS - The Barnstable Police Department has released a PSA reminding residents that Saturday, October 28 is “National Take Back Day”, in which … [Read more...]
Ruling Clears Way for Purdue Opioid Settlement, Protects Sacklers from Lawsuits
June 2, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic … [Read more...]
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Saw Slight Increase in 2022, Experts See Hopeful Signs
May 21, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. went up slightly last year after two big leaps during the pandemic. Officials with … [Read more...]
Drug Take Back Day Saturday
April 21, 2023
HYANNIS - Residents will have the opportunity to get rid of expired and unused prescription medication at their local police stations Saturday during … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-The-Counter Sale
March 31, 2023
HYANNIS - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the opioid overdose-treatment drug Narcan for over-the-counter sale, a move receiving … [Read more...]
CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B
November 2, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) - Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll … [Read more...]
Yarmouth Police Perform Drug Outreach with Mattacheese Students
October 6, 2022
YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police recently began performing outreach work related to substance use and violence with local students. In late September, … [Read more...]
Mass. Joins Settlement with Opioid Maker Endo
August 18, 2022
BOSTON - Massachusetts has entered into a tentative settlement with opioid maker Endo International that would result in hundreds of millions of … [Read more...]
Mass. Bill Seeks to Tackle High Cost of Prescription Drugs
February 7, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - A bill aimed at addressing the increasing costs of prescription drugs is scheduled to come up for a vote in the Massachusetts Senate … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Dredging Operations Starting This Week In Bourne
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Barnstable Fire Department And St. Mary’s Team Up For Sixteenth 9/11 Day Of Remembrance
SouthCoast Eager to Get Started on Offshore Development
Third WNV-Positive Mosquito Found in Falmouth
Bourne Police recover vehicle stolen from Barnstable
After Repealing Ban, Bourne Taking Applications To Run Marijuana Businesses- Barnstable County Bond Rating Improves
Lieutenant Governor Visits Cape Cod To Celebrate Housing Bill
WATCH: New England Aquarium Releases 3 Rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Turtles into Ocean Waters off Cape Cod
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New England History
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Regional Projects Receive Funding For Ecological Restoration
