Month: June 2023

BOSTON — Boston saw a 7 percent increase in fatal overdoses by 2022, with fentanyl seen as a key factor in the increase in deaths, city public health officials said Wednesday. According to the new data published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 352 people died of opioid overdoses in Boston in 2022, compared to 330 deaths in 2021. From 2019 to 2022, Boston saw a 36 percent increase in opioid-related deaths, more than double the statewide rate of increase of 16 percent over the same time period. A key factor in that increase is the role of fentanyl,…

A Royal Caribbean passenger was rescued this week after falling overboard from the 10th deck of a cruise ship near the Dominican Republic, according to the US Coast Guard. Officials were alerted to the rescue of the 42-year-old woman, a US citizen, around 5:44 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the Coast Guard. The Mariner of the Seas cruise ship was about 27 nautical miles south of Punta Cana en route to Willemstad, Curacao, when the passenger went overboard, the statement said. “The passenger was recovered alive and reported to be in good health, having fallen into the water…

BOSTON — A fire at an MBTA station near Tufts Medical Center forced the T to temporarily suspend Orange Line service between North Station and Back Bay, the transit agency said midday Wednesday. Crews called to the scene spent the afternoon investigating a problem with the third lane, the T said in a tweet at 12:30 p.m. Orange line fire (@Windtrain1/Twitter) “Orange Line Update: Service is temporarily suspended between North Station and Back Bay while we investigate an issue with the third lane at Tufts Medical Center. Riders can use the Green Line for alternate service between North Station and…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A neighborhood shelter alert was issued for a Colorado Springs neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 1:00 p.m., the following message was issued to an area near S. Academy Boulevard and El Morro Road: “This is the Colorado Springs Police Department with an emergency message. Today is 06-28-2023. There is police activity related to a wanted in the area of ​​3655 El Morro Street. You are asked to stay indoors; please close and stay away from windows and doors. Please stay out of the immediate area until further notice. CSPD will send a clear message when…

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2024 third-round draft pick, the club announced Wednesday. NEWS: The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired a 2024 third-round pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Reilly Smith. #VegasBorn — 🏆 – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2023 Kevin Weekes of ESPN initially reported the deal, but the team confirmed it shortly after. **Breaking News** 🚨 📰 They told me the @GoldenKnights they are negotiating with F Reilly Smith @penguins for a 3rd Draft Pick. @espn @NHL @NHLNetwork @DKSportsbook @TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/939VKLtejf — Kevin…

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI – South Kingstown School Superintendent Mark Prince has resigned after a year on the job and agreed to a separation agreement with the district after a tumultuous six months that saw disagreements over finances of the school and ongoing administrative concerns by the school committee. The School Committee on Tuesday afternoon met in session closed to the public. He later returned to the part of the public meeting in which he voted unanimously to accept a negotiated settlement. Prince’s resignation is effective immediately. The terms of his severance package were not disclosed at the public meeting. The…

STOUGHTON, Mass. — An extensive drone and boat search is underway for a 31-year-old Stoughton woman who was reported missing by her family Tuesday, police said Wednesday. Emma Tetewsky, who has a history of mental health issues, was last seen by her family at noon Monday near her home in the Mill Street area, police said. She was later reported missing on Tuesday. The Metropolitan Council of Law Enforcement Search and Rescue Unit is assisting Stoughton police in the search for Tetewsky. Police described Tetewsky as approximately 5-feet-3-inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. He may be wearing a light-colored,…

Each week, digital media coordinator Briana McDonald and team reporter Lindsey Pallares review the latest 49ers news, including roster moves, coaching hires and NFL power rankings updates on the 49ers’ “1st & 10” podcast. Episodes feature insider perspectives on the latest happenings within the organization and include interview excerpts from coaches, players and front office staff. Stay tuned to the special “Move the Chains” edition episodes of the podcast for more information on what’s new from the team. Listen and subscribe Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iCor or wherever you get your podcasts to keep up with the latest episodes of “1st…