NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, John H. Durham, issued the following news release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, Phillip Coyne, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Divisio  more

NEW YORK, June 9 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups leveraged their Telegram channels to capitalize on the ongoing U.S. protests and civil disorder, encouraging users to incite violence against protesters and advocating for attacks on infr  more

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, June 9 -- ISO New England issued the following news release: On June 17, ISO New England will update the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) on the review process for the request for proposal (RFP) issued in December to address transmission needs in the Boston area caused by the retirement of the Mystic Generating Station. Eight different developers submitted 36 proposals, ranging from $49 million to $745 million, as part of the first phase of the competitive solicitation  more

HELENA, Montana, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Montana office issued the following news release: Two finalists have been selected for the prestigious Montana Leopold Conservation Award(R). Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, foresters and other landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. This is se  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 9 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story: Anglers fish for highly migratory species from the rocky shores of New England to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. HMS fishing is important to the cultural, social, and economic life of Atlantic coastal communities. Atlantic HMS anglers pursue tuna, billfish, swordfish, and sharks--big game that provide exciting challenges for both new and experienced fishe  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 9 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story: From the rocky shores of New England to the warm waters of the Western Pacific, saltwater recreational fishing is integral to the social, cultural, and economic life of our nation's coastal communities. In partnership with the regional fishery management councils, interstate fishery commissions, and states, great strides have been made in managing U.S. saltwater recreational fishe  more

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, June 9 -- ISO New England issued the following news release: ISO New England's 2019 Financial Report includes the company's audited financial statements preceded by a discussion and analysis of last year's operations and impacts on our financial position. You can find it at iso-ne.com under About Us Corporate Governance Financial and Performance Reports. Annual budgets and related materials As part of our commitment to transparency and cost accountability, ISO New Engl  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: On Friday, June 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating restrictions on fishing the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the coast of New England. Fishing in these areas was prohibited after an executive order issued by former President Barrack Obama. Prior to the Obama executive order, the waters were regulated by regional fishery management councils. The  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, June 9 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: The Gund Institute for Environment at UVM announced six research projects supported by the Gund COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund. From an analysis of environmental risks facing global refugees to an investigation of how environmental beliefs influence infection rates, these projects target the social and ecological impacts or drivers of the coronavirus pandemic. The six projects to receive Gund COVID-19 Rapid Re  more