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Massachusetts Bans Kratom Amid Rising Threats | Providence News
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just banned kratom sales amid rising health alerts, including a Powassan virus case in Rhode Island and raccoon attacks in South Kingstown — while beachgoers were evacuated after a shark sighting. In RI, Governor Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes clashed in their first debate over leadership and tolls. Meanwhile, a New Bedford officer faces legal trouble for allegedly using Flock cameras to track an ex-girlfriend, prompting the company to promise new safeguards. Law enforcement also made arrests in Fall River and Connecticut, where a man was convicted…
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