Massachusetts
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Cocaine Levels in Nantucket Wastewater Alarmingly High, Testing Reveals
Wastewater testing in Nantucket, Massachusetts, has uncovered surprisingly high levels of cocaine, with concentrations reaching up to three times the national average. The testing, which began last summer, aimed to monitor high-risk substances and opioids in the community. The findings have raised concerns among officials and residents.
US Container Growth Stalls Amid Trade Shifts, While Massachusetts Fishing Boat Disappears at Sea
The US container import market experienced a significant decline towards the end of 2025, with a four-month skid that's projected to continue into this year. The slump in container growth can be attributed to global trade shifting towards other economies as businesses look to avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, a fishing boat, the Lily Jean, has gone missing off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, leaving one person dead and six others missing.