BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Competing pressures and priorities have weakened the integrity and effectiveness of Boston's Inner Harbor working ports * * * Conservation Law Foundation as part of the Boston Waterfront Partners--community-based organizations dedicated to the sustainable development and equitable use of Boston's waterfront areas--released a new report analyzing the challenges facing Boston's w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Connecticut Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded the 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to a Connecticut wastewater treatment plant operator to recognize him for his commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Waste  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Maine Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to one Maine wastewater facility and one individual to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wastewater Awards P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment District for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to a Massachusetts wastewater district to recognize it for its commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Region recently awarded three 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to highlight their commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wastewater   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wast  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Vermont Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded two 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to one Vermont wastewater facility and one individual to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wastewater  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome distinguished attorneys Brigid Harrington and Amy Fabiano, as the firm continues to expand its national higher education practice and presence in Boston. Harrington and Fabiano, who join the firm as senior attorneys from Bowditch & Dewey LLP, represent institutions of higher education, including colleges, universities, and other private schools on legal and risk  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston arrests Salvadoran national charged with raping Massachusetts resident BOSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Salvadoran national charged with raping a Massachusetts resident when officers arrested Jose Garcia-Salmeron, 34, in Boston Jan. 22. "Jose Garcia-Salmeron is charged with victimizing one  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Pressley Bill Renaming Post Office on Dorchester Ave Signed into Law Last Month by President Biden Washington (January, 29, 2025) - Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) marked the Lunar New Year by celebrating the enactment of their legislation to name the U.S. Postal Service office on Dorchester Avenue in Boston after the late Caroline  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 31 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NAEP releases student achievement results The Nation's Report Card shows New Hampshire outperforming many states CONCORD, NH (January 29, 2025) -- On Wednesday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the Nation's Report Card, which provides detailed information about achievement and learning across the educational system. "New Hamps  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs bring decades of experience across all military branches, contributing among the highest levels of service * * * The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) have filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging President Trump's January 27, 2025, order banning transgender  more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * NEFAC, Rhode Island Partners Again Offer Guidance as State Prepares Launch of Online Court Records System The New England First Amendment Coalition and several Rhode Island open government advocates -- collectively known as Access/RI -- are again offering their guidance before the roll-out of a new online court records system. The state judiciary plans to make court recor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * PHOTOS: Marking Lunar New Year, Pressley Celebrates Enactment of Bill Honoring AAPI Activist Caroline Chang Pressley Bill Renaming Post Office on Dorchester Ave Was Signed into Law Last Month by President Biden The Very First Federal Building in MA to be Named in Honor of AAPI Person Photos (Dropbox) | Floor Speech (YouTube) BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) marked the Luna  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, issued the following news: * * * VHB Leads Three Sessions at New England Water Environment Association Conference Joanna Sullivan received the prominent DEI Leadership Award. VHB thought leaders recently presented at this year's New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Conference. The annual event attracts over 2,  more