BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua S. Levy, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: A Holyoke man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Springfield in connection with drug and firearm offenses. Jonathan Mercedes, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams of more of fentanyl; one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine; and one count of possession of firearm  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Action for Boston Community Development issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ronald Marlow to vice president of workforce development and alternative education for the Community Action Agency. In this role, he leads the development and delivery of workforce development, educational, and supportive services through programs that bridge equity and access gaps for  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following statement on July 27, 2023: * * * Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement congratulating Captain Zeita Merchant for her historic selection for Rear Admiral (lower-half) in the United States Coast Guard: "It is with great pride that I recognize the accomplishment of Captain Zeita Merchant, a Jackson, Mississippi native and graduate of Tougaloo College for h  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: The Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides $42.695 billion in total funding. "This Interior-Environment bill is the result of a bipartisan effort to meet our trust and treaty obligations to Tribes, protect our lands and waters, and ensure clean air and clean water--all in the face of tight budget constra  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 28 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: Legislation authorizes procurement of up to 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy, ensures industry opportunity for all Maine workers and employers, and protects critical lobstering area to reduce impact on commercial fishing Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 1895, legislation to advance offshore wind in Maine by procuring up to 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy, allowing for critica  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following Q&A on July 27, 2023, with Gian Corrado, director of emergency sports medicine: * * * Every summer, the New England Patriots gather at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, for Training Camp, where the players run football drills, develop plays, and scrimmage each other. Marking the start of the preseason, this year's Patriots Training Camp opens on July 26, and gives fans a chance to watch their beloved team prepare for th  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $3,057,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the University of Maine (UMaine) to develop a doctoral nursing program in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appr  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The New England Journal of Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal from the Massachusetts Medical Society that says it delivers research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators and the global medical community, published research articles on the following topics in its July 27, 2023 edition: Original Articles: * Weekly Icodec versus Daily Glargine U100 in Type 2 Diabetes without Previous Insulin * Oral Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist in Narcol  more

CANTON, Ohio, July 28 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Michael Baca, Digital Content Editor Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans isn't yet ready to declare who's in position for the starting quarterback job in the early throes of training camp. Returning starter Davis Mills and rookie C.J. Stroud figure to be the main competitors of Houston's QB battle this summer with veteran Case Keenum also on the roster. Ryans told reporters Thursday that it will be a QB rotation un  more