Massachusetts Bans Kratom Amid Health Concerns | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just slapped a statewide ban on kratom amid rising health alarms, while Flock cameras face mounting backlash as communities push back against surveillance creep. In Rhode Island, Gov. Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes clashed in their first debate over leadership, tolls, and the Washington Bridge. Meanwhile, a Cranston man faces new charges after a DUI crash that injured five — a grim reminder of drunk driving’s cost. And at Narragansett Town Beach, a shark sighting sent swimmers scrambling — nature’s wild card always lurking near the shore. Listen in…