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Drunk UMass Senior Who Helped Himself Into Strangers’ House With No Pants Must Serve Suspension

Matthew McDonald

The senior told a judge he wants to graduate with his class this spring, and that University of Massachusetts at Amherst officials have no right to punish him for something he did off-campus. But they do, the judge said.

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Springfield To Sue Drug Companies Over Opioid Crisis

Matthew McDonald

City officials in Springfield cite what they call the "crippling" costs of dealing with opioid addicts. They blame the drug companies that made and pushed the pills; the law firm is taking the case on a 22.5 percent contingency, meaning the firm won't get paid unless the city wins a judgement or settlement.

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