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Owner of data centers in Boston, Lowell pushes back against opposition
1+ day, 8+ 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…...
'Thousands of Americans answered the call to serve"
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (415+ words) NORTH ANDOVER â Veterans, officials and community members gathered for the Late 20th Century Conflicts and the Global War on Terror Memorialâs dedication at Patriots Memorial Park on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday. Master of Ceremonies and retired…...
Massachusetts ranked 13th happiest state in the U.S., new study finds
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (86+ words) A new study found that Massachusetts is one of the happiest states in the country. According to a new report from WalletHub, the state ranked 13th in the U.S. The rankings were determined by the physical health of residents living in the…...
Plum Island Sound Shellfish Harvesting Expanded, Healey Says
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (422+ words) Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll framed the shift as a direct economic boost for the region. “Cleaner water is creating more opportunity for people who depend on shellfishing,” she said, adding that shellfishing supports families, small businesses and working waterfronts across…...
Orientation from an Orientation Leader’s Perspective
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (654+ words) Orientation can be daunting for freshmen and transfer students alike. It’s a first taste of life as a BU student, and for many, a first impression of a brand new city. With so much new information thrown around — from majors,…...
Two Cambridge Housing Developments Receive Millions in State Funds | The Harvard Crimson
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (437+ words) Two affordable housing developments in Cambridge were among 29 projects awarded a share of $278 million in state and federal financing and tax credits announced by Gov. Maura T. Healey ’92 last week. The funding, announced Sept. 3, was awarded through the Executive Office of…...
A young and growing group with a shockingly low level of wealth in Massachusetts
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (652+ words) From Puerto Rican families rooted in the state for generations to newer arrivals from across Latin America, Massachusetts is home to a growing number of residents with Latino or Hispanic origins — nearly 1 in 7 residents in 2024, just over 1 million people. That…...
We are getting dumber | Con-Current Events
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (585+ words) A few months ago, popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat started a second YouTube channel where he uploaded unpolished vlogs, far different from his usual funny, light-hearted content. His most viewed video focused on his dedication to a new goal: taking…...
Massachusetts farm grows sweet corn under solar panels, says yields still reach 80%
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (379+ words) A farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, has spent the last several years successfully growing its crops underneath a solar panel array — a practice called "agrivoltaics." John Czajkowski Farm uses 832 solar panels spaced 26 feet apart to maximize both crop growth and energy…...
New coloring book to highlight Lawrence County, connect students with community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) LAWRENCE COUNTY – A new coloring book project is giving Lawrence County businesses, families, schools, and community organizations an opportunity to showcase what makes the area special while putting a local resource in the hands of children. Coloring Lawrence County is…...