1+ day, 9+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (153+ words) An artificial intelligence startup that automates background checks for banks, law firms, and universities is moving its top brass to Boston after pulling in $56 million in new funding. Xapien announced the investment round this week, saying the money will fund…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (763+ words) QUINCY, Wash. — Once upon a time, Quincy’s biggest exports were the crops of Central Washington, whether it be sweet corn, apples, or potatoes grown in the Columbia Basin. Now, computing power is driving the market and the infrastructure of the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (276+ words) Hannah Selinger, a Massachusetts-based instant USA Today bestselling author, wrote Valley of the Moms, a domestic thriller published through Little, Brown and Company in June 2026 that drew narrative inspiration from Parent Teacher Organization disputes in suburban Hamilton, Massachusetts, according to…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (90+ words) Cyclists are reminded they can store their bikes securely in Worcester city centre. BikeDok cycle storage, opposite Worcester Foregate Street Station, provides safe lockers for standard and cargo bikes. The storage service aims to make cycling "easier and more convenient…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (901+ words) During this year’s fall move-in period, multiple students using the United Parcel Service Pack, Store or Ship Program at BU experienced various complications with their boxes held in storage over the summer. Students recalled facing inconsistent communication from UPS, with…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (189+ words) On Sept. 7 and 8, Lowell passed by the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 2 hurricane, causing widespread damage across Hawaiʻi. This comes less than a month after Hurricane Lala also caused destruction... - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (382+ words) A single Megabucks ticket sold at a Holyoke convenience store matched all six numbers drawn Monday, September 7, and turned into the largest jackpot in the history of the Massachusetts lottery game. The winning numbers — 21-28-31-34-40-44 — were sold at King Mart, located…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (357+ words) Hurricane Lowell lashed western Hawaii with powerful winds and torrential rain on Monday and Tuesday, causing power outages and triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides. The centre of the storm passed west of the islands early Tuesday. Watch: Downed…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (235+ words) Proto Hologram and HoloMedia AI have collaborated on similar airport services, according to Travel Daily News, and Boston Logan is introducing the service to travelers. Amelia operates as a self-contained unit with an integrated touchscreen and, notably, requires no external…...