LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Bay Path University issued the following news release: Bay Path University is proud to announce that its Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity program has been recognized as one of the top five programs in the nation by Forbes in their Best Online Master's in Cybersecurity rankings for 2024. This prestigious ranking highlights Bay Path University's commitment to excellence in education and its leadership in preparing students for successful careers in th  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine that had been delivered in packages to various locations, including the Harvard University campus.  Lennon Carrasco, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, hero  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the members of the Connecticut General Assembly for voting today in favor of approving a new three-year labor agreement reached between the Connecticut Personal Care Assistant Workforce Council and SEIU District 1199 New England regarding personal care assistants (PCAs). PCAs are workers who assist the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons recovering  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The United States Attorney's Office stated that Marvin Byrd, 29, of Hartford, Connecticut, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring with others to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl, between March and August of 2023. Byrd was arraigned on March 11, 2024 and is detained pending further proce  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs issued the following testimony by James P. Danly, ex-general counsel and commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "The Power Struggle: Examining the Reliability and Security of America's Electrical Grid": * * * Chairman Fallon, Ranking Member Bush, and members of the subcommittee: Good morning, it   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: A Maine man has been sentenced for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that operated in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Northern California.  Jacob Parlin, 44, of Lebanon, Maine, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 12 years in prison and five years of supervised release. In November 2023, Parlin w  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 26 -- The National Football League issued the following news on March 25, 2024: Running back Damien Harris announced on social media on Monday that he is retiring from the league after five seasons. Harris was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft and spent four years in New England before moving on to the Buffalo Bills. In his statement, Harris said, "For the past 20 years, playing the game of football has been one of the greatest privileges of   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following written testimony by Amol Navathe, associate professor of health policy at the University of Pennsylvania, involving a hearing on March 6, 2024, entitled "How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Grassley, and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify regarding our nation's primary care crisis. Accessing timely and high-quality primary care is a challe  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Trinity College Director of Athletics Drew Galbraith was named a recipient of the 2023-24 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year Award Wednesday, March 20. The award recognizes 28 winners across seven divisions in college sports. Winners will be celebrated in conjunction with the 59th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Ne  more

ORONO, Maine, March 26 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release: Funding in the federal budget package passed this weekend will enable the University of Maine System (UMS) to further strengthen and grow the state's workforce in high-demand fields, including education, nursing and cybersecurity. The second round of six bills to fund the federal government in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) includes $15.7 million in one-time Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) secured for   more