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Another Republican candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Apr. 24, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

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

Apr. 24, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

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

Apr. 24, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

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

Apr. 24, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

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,...

Pegasystems: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 16:55 PM EDT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $12.1 million in its first quarter. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were...

Thermo Fisher: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 06:11 AM EDT

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.33 billion. On a per-share basis, the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of $3.46. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Ex-police officer pleads guilty to punching man in custody about 13 times

Apr. 23, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — A former Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting a man in his custody nearly two years ago by punching him about a dozen times without justification. Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under...

Western New England Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 23, 2024 17:01 PM EDT

WESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) — WESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $3 million. The Westfield, Massachusetts-based bank said it had earnings of 14 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street...

Vicor: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 23, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Vicor Corp. (VICR) on Tuesday reported profit of $2.6 million in its first quarter. The Andover, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share. The modular power components company posted revenue...

Editorial Roundup: New England

Apr. 19, 2024 07:11 AM EDT

Portland Press Herald. April 13, 2024. Editorial: Perfection is the enemy of our environment The scuffle over permission for a wind energy facility on Sears Island offers a template for how not to take on climate change. The defeat by the Maine House of...