Health
Public health experts have concerns about the opioid reversal agent Opvee. But the company that makes it, Indivior, has found a vocal ally in...
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Investigations
A federal directive orders state and local police that partner with the FBI to use common opinions as evidence of terrorist intent.
Economy
One private equity-backed firm recently bought more than 10% of funeral homes in western Mass, where corporate consolidators now own a quarter of mortuaries...
Environment
A proposal for a wood-burning power plant may now move forward despite over a decade of community opposition, thanks to what activists are calling...
Health
The Shoestring and NEPM previously reported on a dubious claim in marketing emails sent to local police departments. Now, the company has settled with...
Investigations
The Shoestring spent months investigating the police crackdown on a pro-Palestine encampment last spring. Body-camera footage shows violent and derogatory police behavior toward protesters.
Community
In a Wednesday City Council meeting, details from a year’s worth of conflicts bubbled to the surface. But the story goes back further than...
Community
The arrival of 21 new F-35 jets was announced last month. The war planes will soon bring much more noise to the region's skies.
Investigations
Police have filled the former Maple Street School multiple times this year. Easthampton and Chicopee police and others claim to have no records detailing...
Investigations
Northampton’s Division of Community Care was born of activist demands for an alternative to policing. But some former employees say the agency has strayed...
Investigations
Easthampton’s most expensive police vehicles have suffered damage, both in and outside the city.
Investigations
The state police response cost over $60,000, on top of $42,000 spent on UMass police presence. The university is now considering more stringent protest...
Investigations
Massachusetts passed historic police certification reform. But even with the POST Commission, the public can’t see which cops have been part of the “officer...
Investigations
Neal's status as one of Congress' top recipients of PAC money has kept his seat safe for decades despite challenges from the left.
Investigations
What professional baggage do the councilors bring to the elected body? And can this motley crew stumble toward reform?
Investigations
Mayor Ginny Desorgher appointed Todd Dodge as police chief on Tuesday. The Shoestring investigates Dodge’s past and present as a Greenfield officer.