12+ hour, 13+ min ago   (733+ words) LOWELL — Jeff Markley has been building data centers since 1991. Some 35 years later, he still is, but is concerned that opposition to the technology is challenging the commonwealth’s ability to remain competitive and relevant into the 21st century. “If Massachusetts wants to…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago   (611+ words) Massachusetts is among dozens of states that don’t require 9/11 to be taught in schools, leaving students without knowledge about “perhaps the most transformative day in the country’s history.” That’s according to Pat Bavis, the chairman of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund’s education…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (421+ words) J.T. Magen & Co. and Extell Development are proposing 1,945 homes across roughly 1.8 million square feet of residential and retail space at 314-420 Dorchester Ave., where Dorchester Avenue splits from Old Colony Avenue in South Boston. The proposal follows the developers' $75 million winning bid…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (298+ words) Springfield police leaders recognized three officers with promotions during a ceremony held Sept. 9 at the Springfield City Council Chambers. Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl announced the promotions, according to a community announcement. Officer Dale Davis and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (265+ words) According to a U.S. Congress hearing record, ICE's December 2006 Operation Wagon Train involved more than 1,000 agents and about 1,300 arrests at six worksite locations. ICE Health Service Corps provides medical services to detained people. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (147+ words) Springfield Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Dwane Williams Jr., who is considered “armed and dangerous.” The Springfield Police Division is seeking public assistance in locating a 40-year-old suspect considered armed and dangerous. Officers were in the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (44+ words) The Springfield Police Department promoted five officers to new leadership roles during a Promotional Pinning Ceremony held at the Springfield Elks Lodge. The Springfield Police Department promoted five officers to new leadership roles during a Promotional Pinning Ceremony held at…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (225+ words) That web page was not a last-minute addition. The City of Newton launched a dedicated online portal for immigrant rights and resources in August, according to the Newton Beacon, which reported on the page and on City Council discussions. Thursday's…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (62+ words) The City of Springfield has issued a request for proposals inviting local nonprofits to apply for funding through the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program to combat youth and gang violenc... The City of Springfield has issued a request for…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (302+ words) A Plymouth Police update said that someone had been located. The post did not identify the person or provide further details. The update came in a Facebook post from the Plymouth Police Department. Police described the person as a Caucasian…...