Massachusetts News

Aggregated Massachusetts News Articles

• Microlocation robotics could be Boston's next big thing
  
  Since 2014, Massachusetts' robotics industry has been booming. And according to a new report from Fabric Media, powered by the New England Venture Capital Association, much of that boom can be attributed to one subsector: microlocation.
  Rowan Walrath.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:57:43 +0000.
• Crawford United in Cleveland acquires engineered forgings maker in Massachusetts
  
  "Komtek is strategically important to our growing presence in the aerospace and defense markets," said Brian Powers, CEO of Crawford United.
  Mary Vanac.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:12:19 +0000.
• The Ideal Covid Getaway: Luxurious, Stand-Alone Cottages In Rural Connecticut
  
  Winvian Farm, a Relais & Chateaux AAA Five-Diamond property in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, is located only two hours from New York City and two and a half hours from Boston. It's an ideal spot for a getaway.
  By Judy Koutsky, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:50:16 -0500.
• 2021 NBA Draft Stock Watch: Where Brandon Boston, Other Kentucky Prospects Stand
  
  Kentucky has struggled throughout the 2020-21 college basketball season, but the Wildcats still have a couple of future NBA players.
  By Zachary Cohen, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500.
• Bruins win 3-2 in SO, spoil Ruff's debut as Devils coach
  
  Brad Marchand had a goal and an assist, then scored the only goal in the shootout as the Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 3-2 on Thursday night to spoil Lindy Ruff's debut as Devils coach.
  Fox News.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:46:30 GMT.
• Adorable video captures the heartwarming friendship a dog has formed with human baby brother
  
  Whitney Parks, 37, from Boston, said Golden Retriever Hinckley quickly became her son Theodore's constant companion, snoozing, cuddling and eating together.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:45:51 GMT.
• Yuengling beer expands to Texas as first move of westward growth
  
  The Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based brewer currently distributes its beer in 22 states from Massachusetts to Louisiana.
  James Leggate.  Fox News.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:03:44 GMT.
• Professor at Prestigious US University Charged with Secretly Working for Chinese Government
  
  A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was arrested and charged Thursday with hiding work he did for the Chinese government while he was also receiving U.S. dollars for his research. ...
  The Associated Press.  Western Journal.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:45:14 +0000.
• Massachusetts teen turns in her own family as Capitol rioters
  
  The girl said she had been kicked out of the house for attending BLM protests. Now she's calling out relatives for taking part in the Capitol riot.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:37:34 +0000.
• Sheldon Adelson, billionaire casino owner and Republican mega-donor, dies at 87
  
  Adelson, who went from a childhood in the mean streets of Boston to become one of America's richest men, used his wealth to buy political influence.
  Steve Chawkins.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:17:56 -0500.
• NBA postpones two games in accordance with COVID-19 protocols
  
  The NBA delayed the Dallas Mavericks-New Orleans game scheduled for Monday and the Chicago Bulls-Boston Celtics game set for Tuesday due to COVID-19 protocols.
  Dan Woike.  Los Angeles Times.  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:23:43 -0500.
• The Race to Lead Boston Is Suddenly Wide Open
  
  The selection of Mayor Martin J. Walsh as labor secretary has shaken up the mayoral race in Boston, which has struggled with police reform and an extreme racial wealth gap.
  Ellen Barry.  New York Times.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:43:04 +0000.
• Carol Johnson, Leading Landscape Architect, Dies at 91
  
  Her firm, one of the largest owned by a woman, was known for large-scale projects in Boston, Washington and elsewhere.
  Penelope Green.  New York Times.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:27:20 +0000.
• Watch Live: President-elect Joe Biden announces picks for labor, commerce posts
  
  President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as labor secretary and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary. Watch the announcement live.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:51:00 GMT.

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