BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: GALVESTON, Texas - A total of 23 people were taken into custody following the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in the Houston and Galveston areas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The American Alliance of Museums issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 2 first time accreditations and 31 reaccreditation awards made at the February 2024 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. Of the nation's estimated 33,000 museums, 1,113 are currently accredited. Through a rigorous process of self-assessment and  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: April 2, 2024 - The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Record of Decision for Avangrid's New England 1 (791 megawatts) and New England 2 (1,080 megawatts) offshore wind projects: "The Record of De  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: POCATELLO, Idaho - Hank David Langley, 42, of Visalia, California and Thomas Joel Schooley, 39, of Hyrum, Utah, were sentenced to 11-and-a-half years and eight years in federal prison, respectively, for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Langley and Schooley were indicted by   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 3 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news on April 2, 2024: In today's digital age, the spread of misinformation is more rampant than ever, and combating it has become a pressing challenge for our communities. Meet Jess LeCrone, a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) student who is taking a stand against misinformation through her groundbreaking research and advocacy. Jess's journey into the DMin program at CTS was sparked by a desire to contribute to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 2 -- Common Cause Massachusetts issued the following joint statement on April 1, 2024, with eight organizations: * * * With virtual access to public meetings set to end a year from today, a coalition of disability rights, free press, open government, and other advocates today renewed their call for permanent reforms to guarantee hybrid access to open meetings. The ACLU of Massachusetts, Boston Center for Independent Living, Disability Law Center, Common Cause Mass  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an alleged fentanyl trafficker who is wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic. Deportation officers with ERO Boston arrested the 27-year old Dominican national near his residence in Saugus March 21. The unlawfully present Dominican citizen is currently facing local fentanyl trafficking char  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, The Biden-Harris administration announced the final approval of New England Wind, a 2,600 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. This comes on the heels of both the approval of Sunrise Wind, a 924 MW project off the coast of Long Island, New York last Tuesday, and the completion of South Fork Wind, the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in th  more

SAUSALITO, California, April 3 -- The Marine Mammal Center issued the following news release: The Marine Mammal Center, the world's largest marine mammal hospital, responsible for responding to distressed marine mammals along more than 70 percent of California's coastline, has completed recruitment of its executive leadership team, with the three key additions of Dr. Dominic Travis as Chief Program Officer, Robyn Hettrich as Chief People and Culture Officer, and Stephanie Ladeira as Chief Advan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: In celebration of Earth Month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $167,000 in grants to support equitable access to outdoor recreation events through the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR). 21 organizations and municipalities have been awarded Inclusive and Accessible Event grants to improve ease of access to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is recommending Mark Ames for appointment as Hampshire County Register of Probate and Family Court. Ames will be replacing Michael J. Carey, former Hampshire County Register of Probate, who retired late last year. Ames has been serving as the Temporary Register since January 16, 2024. The Probate and Family Court Department   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: In higher education, MIT is best known for its world-class programs for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, MIT's Professional Education, MITx, and MITxPro, among others, have reached new audiences worldwide with MIT-caliber offerings. So have summer programs such as MIT Lincoln Laboratory's BeaverWorks Summer Institute. A new curriculum in development at MIT may soon open up  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 3 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-051) on April 2, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * Petition for Approval of Retail Rate Adjustments and Property Tax Adjustment COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING On March 27, 2024, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty or the Company) filed a petition requesting that the Commi  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Oceantic Network, the leading organization working to advance offshore wind and other ocean renewable industries and their supply chains, celebrates today's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announcement that member-company Avangrid is approved to begin construction on the New England Wind offshore wind project. This morning, BOEM   more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Springfield College issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Springfield College will hold its 138th Commencement ceremonies on the weekend of May 11-12, during which undergraduate and graduate students will receive their diplomas and be recognized for their academic accomplishments. Each ceremony will feature a Commencement speaker. The Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Field House in the Well  more

BROCKTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: Budtenders at Botera Cannabis have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 653. The budtenders, cashiers, inventory and security staff are the first group of cannabis workers in New England to be covered under a Teamsters contract. "We look forward to securing strong collective bargaining agreements like this one at other dispens  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: New England's dairy industry continues to evolve in response to significant market challenges that include a decreased demand for milk and higher production and land costs. However, there is also ongoing evidence that organic dairy farming can provide environmental benefits -- such as reducing methane emissions -- which could further differentiate their products as well as help qualify   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Studies look at new therapy to reduce allergy response, a support program for teens, pregnant patients with MS, and babies born early * * * Antibody treatment lowers risk for food allergies Millions of children have food allergies, many of which can cause severe illness or death. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a team of researchers, i  more