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Morning Danvers! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why RCA’s $2M settlement matters for its Danvers treatment facility

Also on today's calendar: Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke with DJ Lou and 22 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Cold with 1-3 inches of snow, with a high of 31 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Recovery Centers of America Will Pay $2M to Settle Claims of Fraud, Unlawful Drug Dispensing (bhbusiness.com) — Residents should know that Recovery Centers of America, which previously halted admissions at its Danvers facility after patient safety concerns, has agreed to pay $2 million to settle federal allegations over drug dispensing and billing practices. The settlement covers issues at several RCA locations, while the company denies wrongdoing and says it will focus on improving addiction treatment services.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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