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As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
NEW YORK (AP) — The students at Columbia University who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in at their encampment for the 10th day Friday as administrators and police at campuses from California to Massachusetts wrestled with how to address protests that have seen...
Man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in father's drowning, told police he was baptizing him
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man who told police he was exorcising a demon and performing a baptism when he shoved his father's head under water multiple times has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in his death. A jury found Jack Callahan, 22, guilty on Thursday,...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Portland Press Herald. April 21, 2024. Editorial: Maine lawmakers’ inaction on red flag law is a monumental failure The Legislature busied itself with scores of comparatively meaningless proposals throughout the session just ended. Worse than voting the proposal...
Selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It’s now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York, under a first-in-the-nation law that went into effect this week. Experts say loose federal regulation of dietary supplements has resulted in these products sometimes...
Provident Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — Provident Bancorp Inc. (PVBC) on Thursday reported net income of $5 million in its first quarter. The bank, based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, said it had earnings of 30 cents per share. The bank holding company posted...
HarborOne Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — HarborOne Bancorp Inc. (HONE) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $7.3 million. The Brockton, Massachusetts-based bank said it had earnings of 17 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations....
Another Republican candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
BOSTON (AP) — Another Republican candidate has jumped into the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. Ian Cain on Wednesday formally launched his campaign. He’s the second Republican to take on incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she runs for her third term. ...
Massachusetts House launches budget debate, including proposed spending on shelters, public transit
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House leaders began debate Wednesday on a proposed $57.9 billion state budget for the 2025 fiscal year that would include $500 million for the state’s emergency shelter system and what lawmakers say is a record investment of $555 million for the beleaguered...
Teradyne: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — Teradyne Inc. (TER) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $64.2 million. The North Reading, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 40 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came...
ATN International: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — ATN International, Inc. (ATNI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $6.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Beverly, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 50 cents. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs,...
