Andrew Allen said he made a difficult call to Maine Medical Center three years ago, telling them he was addicted to opioids, had no insurance or money and needed help. "They didn't really have any answers or know what to do with me at that time, and I didn't get any help," Allen said Wednesday. Fast forward to last October when Allen, 38 and still struggling with substance use disorder, called Maine Med again. This time, despite still being uninsured, he was referred to MaineHealth's new … 

To recognize National Health Center Week, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III on Monday visited a local health center named after his great-uncle, Ted. "We welcome these visits to tell our story," said Antonia McGuire, president and chief executive officer of the Edward M. Kennedy Health Center, "and continue our support." National Health Center Week actually kicks off Aug. 12, but Kennedy will be out of town, a spokesman said in an email. Supporting centers like Milford's is one of the congressman's … 

Newton, MA - Congressman Joe Kennedy III announced today the Foxborough Fire Department received a grant of $809,524 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Awards Program. These funds will be used by the department to purchase an aerial ladder truck. "As stewards of our safety, firefighters risk life and limb to protect our neighborhoods day and night. With these AFG funds and this new ladder truck, the Foxborough Fire Department will be better prepared as they continue their …