HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Base officials held a change of responsibility ceremony here July 9 to mark the transition of command chief duties from Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary to Chief Master Sgt. Jason Vollmer. The ceremony, a first-ever at Hanscom AFB, was officiated by Col. Taona Enriquez. "This [ceremony] demonstrates to the formation that the responsibilit  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 10 -- CVS Health Foundation, a subsidiary of CVS Health, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Funding will support programs working to increase access to maternal health services in Rhode Island * * * CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS) and its Foundation today announced a $1 million grant to support the Women & Infants Hospital's ongoing work to increase access to maternal health services, including programming to expand its workforce and launch a ne  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: HARTFORD, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHNATTAN FERNANDEZ-LOPEZ, 37, a citizen of the Dominican Republic formerly residing in Hartford, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment for his role in a narcotics tr  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following testimony by Ray Carville, public affairs manager for Veterans Inc., from a June 27, 2024, oversight hearing entitled "Exploring the Use of Data-Driven Methods and Community Collaboration to Reduce Veteran Homelessness": * * * Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and distinguished members of this most Honorable Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 10 -- Northwood University issued the following news on July 9, 2024: * * * Northwood University has selected David Ovethal, an industry veteran with over two decades of proven success, as its first-ever Subaru of New England Professor of Automotive Strategy. * * * "The creation of this professorship broadens Northwood's role as the market leader for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs for the North American automotive industry," stated Matthew Bennett,  more

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, July 9 -- Holstein Association issued the following news release: Junior Holstein members showcased their passion for Holstein cows and the dairy industry at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. From June 23 to 27, 2024, over 300 enthusiastic Junior Holstein members participated in Convention. Throughout the week, youth members engaged in various contests, enjoyed fun tours, attended enriching workshops, and forged new connections with fellow memb  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Manchester man has been charged in connection with operating a counterfeit pill pressing scheme, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Jerry Summers, 44, of Manchester, was charged by complaint with one count of manufacturing a controlled substance, containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, two counts of distribution of a co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: A Norwell man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for narcotics charges. Frederick Dechristoforo, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 30 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. In February 2024, Dechristoforo pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued the following news on July 9, 2024: * * * The new, high-level, center-running platform opened to passengers on Monday, July 1. The center-running platform improves Union station's functionality, ridership capacity, safety, and will be fully accessible. * * * Today, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, and Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty joined local elected leaders   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - MICHAEL LOCKHART, also known as "Mikey RTN," 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang. Today's announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: * * * Make banking when, where and how you want easier than ever * * * Berkshire Bank announces the launch of Berkshire One, an innovative suite of digital-first banking solutions designed to help customers reach their financial goals and make banking easier than ever before. Berkshire One has been developed by strategically integrating advanced technology to enhance customer satisfaction and operational  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission is the first effort of its kind. Next steps include a strategic action plan for promoting interregional transmission projects. * * * The Healey-Driscoll Administration today joined fellow New England states, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York in signing a memoran  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, July 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Joint Research Adds New Member To Lowell Innovation Network Corridor * * * UMass Lowell and Mass General Brigham announced today a new collaboration to advance cognitive and decision-making performance for members of the military, law enforcement and security during stressful, complex situations. Together, they will tap the expertise of researcher  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, July 10 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: The University of New Hampshire has been awarded $10 million from the United States Department of Agriculture to develop more sustainable ways to implement climate-smart agriculture (CSA) strategies to expand farming and food production while enhancing economic opportunities, providing important ecosystem services like clean water and air and creating healthy communities in New England. "Approx  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: WETHERSFIELD, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Stephen Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and Meriden Police Chief Roberto Rosado today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging JIMMY LAS  more