BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Jan. 16 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: * * * ALL4 Announces Acquisition of VCS Environmental, Expanding Environmental Planning and Compliance Capabilities [Kimberton, PA] -- EBC Member ALL4 LLC (ALL4), a leader in environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and digital consulting services, and portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), today announced the acquisition of VCS Environmental (VCS), a  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The Australian Universities Admissions Centre issued the following news release: * * * Most in-demand courses for 2026 With the majority of students now having received their university offers, the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) has released its list of the most in-demand courses for 2026. This year's results reflect consistent interest across a range of disciplines, with the top three courses unchanged from last year. The Bachelor of Medical Studies/Docto  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber receives widespread support for proposed proton therapy center in Boston * Health experts, caregivers and patients testify in support of the proposal at MA Department of Public Health hearing Yesterday, health experts, caregivers and patients testified in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's proposed new proton therapy center that would allow   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Acts to Protect Public from Harmful Chemical Releases in Springfield, Massachusetts * BOSTON (Jan. 15, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a settlement agreement with Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. in Springfield, Massachusetts, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act's (CAA) General Duty Clause (GDC). The GDC violations arose from deficient anhydrous ammonia   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Reaches $1.1 Million Settlement with Home Market Foods After 2022 Deadly Ammonia Release in Massachusetts * BOSTON (January 14, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Home Market Foods, under which the company paid a $1.1 million civil penalty. The company violated federal Clean Air Act (CAA) chemical safety requirements at its food processing plan  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents Texans-Patriots NFL Divisional Round clash; Supercharged 'Postseason NFL Countdown' live from Gillette Stadium * * Game set for 2:45 p.m. ET Across ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App * Buck, Aikman, Salters and Rutledge call the game on ESPN/ABC; NFL Divisional Round Playbook with Next Gen Stats available for avid fans on the ESPN App * Post  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Jan. 15 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * From Incarceration to Graduation: One Man's Academic Journey in and Out of Prison * PROVIDENCE, R.I. -Raised in a housing project in Providence, Meko Lincoln got caught up in the 1980s crack cocaine epidemic at a young age. He was charged with cocaine possession, landing in the a state juvenile correctional facility at age 14 and the Adult Correctional Institutions at age 18. A repeat offender, he   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH Amplifies Adds Michelin-Recognized Chef Tracy Chang as Fourth Host for Community Conversation Series * Boston, Mass. (Jan. 15, 2026) - GBH today announced that Tracy Chang, the acclaimed chef and owner of Cambridge restaurant PAGU, will join the weekly community conversation series GBH Amplifies as its fourth host. Chang, whose leadership extends fro  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Guatemalan National Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for Forcibly Assaulting Federal Officers During Immigration Arrest * BOSTON - A Guatemalan national has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for assaulting multiple officers during an immigration arrest. Guido Andres Cuellar Batres, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of New Boston Branch * Boylston Street location offers comprehensive and personalized banking services for individuals and small businesses BOSTON, MA. - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB ) today announced the grand opening of a new full-service branch at 500 Boylston Street in Boston, reinforcing M&T's long-term commitment to t  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Rolls Out FY 2027 Budget Governor's budget advances state's first Affordability for All agenda, keeps Rhode Island building with a historic bond proposal, and protects vulnerable Rhode Islanders from President Trump's safety net cuts * Governor Dan McKee today rolled out his FY 2027 budget. The budget makes key investments to help families with   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump's Reckless Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Agricultural Businesses Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) condemned Donald Trump's attacks on rural communities and heard from Massachusetts witnesses about the importance of supporting small agricultural businesses at a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House Arme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects Today House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House Armed Serv  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Roxbury Man Convicted for Role in Fraudulent CDL Scheme * BOSTON - A Roxbury man was convicted yesterday in federal court in Boston for engaging in a scheme to cause the Massachusetts RMV to issue a Commercial Learners' Permit ("CLP") to an individual by providing that individual with the answers to CLP exam questions. In the state of Massachusetts, you  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Somersworth Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution A Somersworth man was sentenced today in federal court for possessing 100 grams of fentanyl for distribution, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Antoine Valentin, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to 96 months in fede  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 16 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * States Take the Lead: U.S. Energy Champions Gather at 2026 IPF Oceantic Network today announced Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), as a keynote speaker for its annual International Partnering Forum (IPF), taking place February 9-12, in New York City. Ms. Harri  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * University Scholars Tackle Environmental and Energy Challenges Through Advanced Research * Two University of Connecticut students are leveraging the University Scholar Program to pursue ambitious, interdisciplinary research projects that address pressing environmental and energy challenges-from microplastic pollution in soil ecosystems to artificial intelligence-driven inspection of solar infrastru  more