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Former drug counselor learns jail term for abandoning overdosing friend
Samantha Pack, a one-time peer recovery counselor, will serve six years in state prison for the overdose death of Ronald Martin.
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2mChad Tracy defends Jarren Duran after Red Sox outfielder’s verbal altercation with fan
"But to deliberately be, as a grown person taunting players, trying to evoke a reaction, I find that to be nonsense as well." Chad Tracy defended Jarren Duran after he had another verbal altercation with a fan over the weekend.
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4mPortland pays another top official to resign as costs of recent severances surpass $1M
Six agency directors have left with hefty payouts in the past year, including the latest $91,000 agreement.
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2m7-Eleven drops its weirdest Slurpee flavor yet just in time for Free Slurpee Day
The limited-edition flavor blends citrus and birthday cake and will be available at participating locations through Aug. 29.
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3mKnife-wielding man shot by police facing charges following tense standoff in N.J. town
A man armed with a knife was shot by police after refusing commands during a welfare check.
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2mHundreds cool off at Saginaw Township’s Haithco Park during heat wave
More than 1,000 people have gone to Haithco Park daily since Saginaw County has been under an extreme heat warning.