Tag: health
Sturdy Health oncologist on the different types of breast cancer
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When discussing breast cancer, many people may assume that it is a singular disease.
In reality, many cases of breast cancer are different from each...
How one woman raised awareness for male breast cancer
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It's 1983 and Marian Wrightington is enjoying her 20-year reunion at Mansfield High School.
She was catching up with friends when she spotted a classmate...
Scanlon seeks to expand addiction treatment in Massachusetts
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State Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough) is pushing a bill that expands treatment for opioid addiction.
H.1146 would require insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover...
North Attleborough issues boil water notice effective immediately
By Max Bowen and Adam Bass
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A boil water notice is now in effect and until further notice, following the discovery of E. coli in...
Sheri Miller-Bedau departs as health agent for Plainville position
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
After a year and a half with the town's health department, Sheri Miller-Bedau is preparing to take on a familiar role in...
North Attleborough Fire Department shares safety tips ahead of potential heat...
Fire Chief Christopher Coleman reminds residents to take safety precautions during activities during hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors.
Extreme heat is a...
Forest trails set to open in June
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The Forest Path Project—a year-long endeavor to clean up 2.5 miles of trails for the public—will soon be completed.
Parks and Recreation Director Steven Carvalho said...
Cassie’s Cause to hold fundraiser for mental health
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
From offering scholarships to creating art therapy programs, Roseanne Chee hopes to honor her daughter's memory through the growing mission of...
Residents express frustration with town’s response to rats
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
Several residents voiced their complaints that more needs to be done in response to numerous reports of rats seen across town.
Jackie...
Amvet Boulevard students advocate for change in the cafeteria
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
Strawberry milk, anyone?
A group of fourth-grade students at Amvet Boulevard Elementary School have successfully petitioned for the addition of strawberry milk...