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Springfield Considering Needle Exchange Program, Again

Matthew McDonald

The Springfield City Council rejected a hypodermic needle exchange program 5-4 in November 1998 and again in 2005. The opioid crisis has city officials thinking about it again; supporters say it would help drug users avoid passing on diseases, while opponents say it would promote drug use.

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Dunkin’ —— Opens Store With No Second Word in Quincy

Matthew McDonald

The company formerly (and still, technically) known as Dunkin' Donuts is experimenting with a rebranding, so the company opened a store in Quincy called just "Dunkin'," so you won't think it's fattening just by walking in. It's about a mile from the original Dunkin' Donuts, which still has both words.

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