BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua S. Levy, issued the following news release: Two New Bedford men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. One defendant was also charged with misuse of a Social Security number and aggravated identity theft. Yohenry Contreras-Lara, 29, and Vinicio DeJesus Marrero Arias, 39, were indicted on  more

LAKE WORTH, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news: Susan Bond-Philo has been named Palm Beach State College's women's head golf coach. She will officially begin Sept. 1. Bond-Philo, who is a 32-year member of the PGA of America, was chosen for the role after a national search. Over the next year, she will build the program and recruit players for the team that begins play in fall 2024. "I am thrilled to have Susan join our team," said PBSC Athletics Director J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Central Intelligence Agency issued the following stories on Aug. 25, 2023: Often, in times of conflict, street dogs find themselves caught in the fighting, fending for themselves or, for the lucky ones, getting help from kind strangers. Over the years, a few intrepid CIA officers have answered this call. Working through bureaucratic red tape, CIA officers have cared for and rescued dozens of homeless dogs overseas and found them loving homes in the United States. Thes  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: * * * Researchers across northern New England will get access to the Dartmouth microscope. * * * A versatile electron microscope is being installed in a specially built laboratory in the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center and will be ready for use this fall. The Thermo Scientific Talos F200i scanning transmission electron microscope will afford researchers, both at Dartmouth a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: A Taunton woman has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for possessing cocaine intended for distribution. Kiyanna Ambers, 42, was sentenced on Aug. 22, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In August 2020, Ambers pleaded guilty to one count of  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: A Woonsocket man, who was identified in court documents as one of the initial participants in a conspiracy that went on to receive more than five dozen packages containing kilograms of cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island through the U.S. Postal Service has been sentenced to eight and a half years in federal pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2023: * * * Three New Wind Energy Market Reports Highlight Growth in Wind Energy Deployment and Domestic Supply Chain, Creating Good-Paying Jobs Thanks to President Biden's Investing in America Agenda * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released three annual reports showing that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in America and is po  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 23-075) on Aug. 25, 2023, involving Public Service Co. of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: * * * Petition for Approval of Pole Plant Adjustment Mechanism Rates COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING On August 2, 2023, Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) filed a petition requesting that the Commission approve it  more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The New England First Amendment Coalition is proud to co-sponsor Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future, a day-long symposium next month at Boston University. The Sept. 22 program will highlight Black media professionals and their innovative work in journalism, among other industries. Speakers will discuss how they have broken barriers in their fields, am  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: As part of his years-long effort to strengthen Rhode Island as a leading defense innovation hub, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is helping SENEDIA bring together some of the nation's top defense experts, policymakers, academic, technology, labor, and industry leaders, and innovative small businesses in Newport, Rhode Island at the end of the m  more

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2023: * * * Rare genetic condition results in thousands of polyps and either near-certain colon cancer or a lifetime of screenings and surgery * * * For most people, middle age ushers in a variety of medical testing, including screening for colon cancer. During the most common form of screening, a colonoscopy, a gastroenterologist uses a scope to examine the large intestine   more

WHEATON, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Wheaton College issued the following news: Fifteen new faculty join Wheaton College's undergraduate and graduate programs this 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Sulina Baek Guest Lecturer, Flute Dr. Sulina Baek started playing piano at age 6 and picked up her mother's flute at age 12. As a passionate orchestral musician, Baek has appeared in Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, Norwalk City Hall, Fischer Center at Bard, and Krann  more