GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, March 12 -- The American Hockey Coaches Association following news release: * * * Given to AHCA Division III Women's Player of the Year * * * Fifteen players who have distinguished themselves on the ice in 2023-24 have been named finalists for the 2024 Laura Hurd Award, given annually to the best NCAA Division III women's ice hockey player in the country. The list includes three repeat finalists: Hailey Holland of Gustavus, Maddie McCollins of UW-River Falls and UW  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: NYZAIRE BARNES, also known as "Melo," 19, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to a racketeering offense stemming from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. Today's announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; John P. Doyle,  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After getting roasted by her fellow Republicans for flip-flop-flipping her way into a Trump endorsement last week, former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte is once again cozying up to members of the far-right as a way to paper over her "torturous history" with Donald Trump, continuing to demonstrate that she will do anything for her own political gain. This weekend, that meant campaigningwith state Representative J  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston apprehended a 44-year-old Colombian national and convicted sex offender Feb. 14 in East Boston. Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the Colombian noncitizen, who was convicted of indecent assault and battery of a person over the age of 14 in December 2022, during a nation  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Nigerian citizen convicted of indecent solicitation of a Rhode Island child. Deportation officers with ERO Boston apprehended the 45-year-old Nigerian sex offender Feb.15 in Rumford, Rhode Island. The apprehension was one of the arrests ERO Boston made   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his role a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Amir Edmonds, aka "G Baby," 22, of Newark, pleaded guilty on Sept. 13, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to a superseding in  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following written testimony by Aaron Kesselheim, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, involving a hearing on Feb. 29, 2024, entitled "Legislative Proposals to Support Patients With Rare Diseases": * * * Summary of major points * Patients with rare diseases face numerous challenges in the health care system, including finding knowledgeable providers and accessing affordable treatments. * The   more

PELHAM, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Governor Maura Healey accompanied Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) Biologists during a visit to a black bear den that is part of ongoing research. Each winter, state biologists visit the dens of female black bears (sows) with radio tracking collars to assess the health and number of new cubs. The study provides critical information ab  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: SALEM, MA -- Congressman Seth Moulton announced that he has secured over $13.2 million for fifteen community improvement projects in FY2024 Appropriations. Final legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, followed by the Senate on Friday. Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative is allowed to request funding for a limited number of   more

CANTON, Ohio, March 12 -- The National Football League issued the following news: Jacoby Brissett is headed back to Boston. Brissett and the New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported the contract is worth up to $12 million with incentives. Brissett, 31, was a 2016 NFL Draft third-round choice of the Pats who's on his way back to likely compete for a starting job or be a placeh  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 12 -- The National Football League issued the following news on March 11, 2024: The New England Patriots didn't use the franchise tag on offensive lineman Mike Onwenu, but they're not letting him leave Foxborough, either. The Pats are re-signing Onwenu to a three-year, $57 million deal with $38 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday evening. Rapoport added Onwenu is receiving a $22.5 million signing bonus. New England used a transitional tag o  more

FRISCO, Texas, March 12 (TNSres) -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Alumni Thriving in the Golf and Sports Industry * * * The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has announced that the PGA WORKS Fellowship program has added five new positions in 2024, reaching a total of 28 different PGA of America Sections along with the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA Tour) and Int  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release: Construction plans within the protected corridor of Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway are generating public pushback, led by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Under both federal and state law, the entire length of the 92.5 mile river, nearly one-third of Maine's total river miles, must be managed to enhance and protect its wilderness character. The   more