BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Michael Jayson Scarlett (44, Moreno Valley, CA) to five years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. The court also ordered Scarlett to forfeit his cellphone, which was used to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: NEW ORLEANS - In a groundbreaking move to address the nation's escalating fentanyl crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its first-ever One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. The esports event featured Louisiana teams, including Loyola University New Orleans and Northwestern State University of Louisia  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an administrative penalty of $74,914 against Roberts Chemical Company, Inc. in Attleboro, Mass. regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act General Duty Clause. "Hazardous chemicals need to be clearly labeled, and safely explained, stored, and moved to ensure the safety of workers, families in the area, and emergenc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Wells Sanitary District to recognize it for its commitment to improving water quality. "Wastewater treatment is a vital, but often overlooked, part of our world. Most of us don't realize what it takes behind the scenes for wastewater to be treated for pollut  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District's Industrial Pretreatment Program staff, led by Colleen Spero, was honored for exceptional work inspecting, permitting, and sampling industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the collection system. "Wastewater treatment is a vital, but often overlooked, part of our world. Most of us don't realize what it takes behind the scenes for wastewa  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Vermont wastewater treatment plant operators to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managing and o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024, by Commissioner Allison Clements on a decision (Docket Nos. ER24-99-000, ER24-99-001) involving PJM Interconnection LLC: * * * The risk modeling enhancements at the core of PJM's proposal are an important step forward in modernizing its capacity market. Over a decade's worth of extreme weather experience, along with other historical operational data, have   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Ronnie Lee Seward (41, Seffner) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Seward entered a guilty plea on September 20, 2023. According to court documents, on January 12, 2023, the Tampa Police Department and the Drug Enforce  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced John David Horton (38, Georgia) to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl. Horton had pleaded guilty on September 11, 2023. According to court document  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Patty Welsh, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs During fiscal year 2023, organizations at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, continued to surpass expectations regarding working with small businesses. Two organizations headquartered here - the Digital Directorate and the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate - together obligated more than $1.3 bi  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- 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 hosted military and civilian leaders from nearby installations for a Regional Commander's Meeting here Jan. 30 to address shared challenges and pathways to partnerships. The gathering aligned to the 66th Air Base Group's strategic goal to provide enduring installation support and foster teamwork among regional mission par  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: This week, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, and 262 of her colleagues submitted a bicameral amicus brief requesting the Supreme Court of the United States reverse the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) decision made in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision would restrict access to mifepristone, a commonly   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, wrote an op-ed in the Boston Globe over the weekend highlighting the urgent need for the United States to uphold our commitment supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. A member of the Senate Ukraine Cau  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Most NFL teams have begun making moves in their offseason and the latest head coach hires have made progress towards the league's ongoing efforts to encourage diversity in leadership roles. According to the Associated Press, "four minority head coaches have been hired this year -- Atlanta's Raheem Morris, New England's Jerod Mayo, Las Vegas' Antonio Pierce and Carolina's Dave Canales -- bringing the number of coaches  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 1 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following gas order (No. 26,939) on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Northern Utilities Inc.: * * * Petition for Expedited Approval of Empress Capacity Agreements Order Approving Settlement Agreement and Motions for Confidential Treatment In this Order, the Commission approves a settlement agreement, entered into by Northern Utilities, Inc. and the New Hampshire Department of Energy, relating to natural gas ca  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- 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 Feb. 1, 2024, edition (Vol. 390, No. 5): Perspective: * Recognizing Historical Injustices in Medicine and the Journal: Explaining Health Inequities -- The Enduring Legacy of  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- Northwest Bank issued the following news release: Bringing nearly 20 years of commercial finance experience, Jonathan Smith joins Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, as executive vice president, head of SBA lending. In this new position, Smith will oversee the continued growth of Northwest's SBA lending program and support the bank's other strategic business banking initiatives. He j  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Kyle Jay Hunter Baronville (36, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to distribution and possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Baronville faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not  more