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Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

But to do so safely, you’ll need to wear proper protection, or risk eye damage.

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  • But to do so safely, you’ll need to wear proper protection, or risk eye damage.
  • Earth is the only planet in our solar system where solar eclipses can occur.
  • Total eclipses rarely happen multiple times in the same region of a country during one’s lifetime.
  • With a few easy precautions, eclipse viewers can protect themselves from severe and irreparable eye damage and vision loss.

Taylor Esser Talks Career Change From Finance to Business Owner After Buying 40-Year Business The Ink Spot & Opening Minuteman Press Franchise in Quincy, MA

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

That is when she completed the purchase of 40-year printing business The Ink Spot, which is now operating as the Minuteman Press franchise in Quincy, MA.

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  • That is when she completed the purchase of 40-year printing business The Ink Spot, which is now operating as the Minuteman Press franchise in Quincy, MA.
  • Since buying the business, Taylor has certainly hit the ground running with Minuteman Press in Quincy .
  • Taylor shares her background before franchising, saying, “I spent my entire career in finance prior to Minuteman Press.
  • I was looking at the different businesses for sale and came across The Ink Spot / Minuteman Press on one of the websites.

TC Energy announces sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

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Monday, March 4, 2024

PNGTS is a 475-kilometer (295-mile) FERC-regulated transporter of natural gas serving the upper New England and Atlantic Canada markets.

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  • PNGTS is a 475-kilometer (295-mile) FERC-regulated transporter of natural gas serving the upper New England and Atlantic Canada markets.
  • The pipeline receives natural gas from the Trans Quebec and Maritimes (TQM) Pipeline via the Canadian Mainline.
  • TC Energy will provide customary transition services and will work jointly with the Buyer to ensure the safe and orderly transition of this critical natural gas system.
  • Barclays acted as exclusive financial advisor to TC Energy and Énergir on the transaction.

New England UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.
  • As a major event during a year-long celebration, UNCF will host its annual New England “A Mind Is…” Gala on Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel Boston.
  • The New England “A Mind Is…” Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Events like our New England ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

MPA Delivery Partners Selected for Hudson Tunnel Project, The Most Urgent Infrastructure Project in the U.S.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Together, the firms will coordinate among all stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure that the project satisfies GDC’s requirements.

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  • Together, the firms will coordinate among all stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure that the project satisfies GDC’s requirements.
  • “The Hudson Tunnel Project is a critical, once-in-a-generation effort that will embody the excellence of our nation’s future infrastructure,” said Mark Fialkowski, president, North America Infrastructure for Parsons.
  • “We look forward to partnering with the Gateway Development Commission on unlocking the full economic and societal potential of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
  • “The Gateway Hudson Tunnel will be a model of resilient infrastructure to futureproof safe and sustainable travel along the nation’s most economically vital corridor.

FamilyWell’s Oversubscribed $4.3M Seed Round Led by .406 Ventures

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Boston, MA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FamilyWell Health has secured $4.3 million in seed financing to solve the maternal mental health crisis.

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  • Boston, MA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FamilyWell Health has secured $4.3 million in seed financing to solve the maternal mental health crisis.
  • This milestone marks the company’s first round of institutional capital and is led by .406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures.
  • FamilyWell will continue to scale throughout New England and the funding will enable the company to expand nationally.
  • “With FamilyWell, patients get help within days and have ongoing support through one of the biggest transitions of their lives.”

Husson Professor Selected to Lead U.S. DOE Clean Energy Entrepreneurship Initiative

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The new award recognizes outstanding ideas for growing clean energy entrepreneurship through student engagement.

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  • The new award recognizes outstanding ideas for growing clean energy entrepreneurship through student engagement.
  • Through the prize, Walton will implement educational activities to engage more students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship on Husson’s campus under the guidance of a DOE mentor.
  • Walton, Husson University associate professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business, provided a strategic plan for a clean energy and conservation incubator and accelerator.
  • The EnergyTech University Prize competition is a collegiate competition for both students and faculty, aimed at growing clean energy entrepreneurship.

The Granite Group Opens Newest Sink & Spout Showroom in Portsmouth, NH

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Concord, NH, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sink & Spout, The Granite Group’s retail showroom division, opens its newest showroom in Portsmouth, NH.

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  • Concord, NH, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sink & Spout, The Granite Group’s retail showroom division, opens its newest showroom in Portsmouth, NH.
  • “We are thrilled to open our Sink & Spout showroom in Portsmouth Green, which is one of the most vibrant shopping plazas on the seacoast and features a lineup of top-tier retailers we are proud to be associated with,” says Alicia Criniti, The Granite Group’s Senior VP of Marketing.
  • Portsmouth's 3,400-square-foot showroom is designed to be an inspiration center that showcases a wide variety of bath, kitchen, and lighting products in beautiful settings.
  • The Sink & Spout Portsmouth, NH showroom is managed by Katie Fortin, whose team is rounded out by sales associates Brendan Varney, and Briana Pettigrew.

Sun Country Airlines Extends its Fall Booking Schedule

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 10, 2024, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 17-20 school break long weekend.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 10, 2024, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 17-20 school break long weekend.
  • In addition, Sun Country has bolstered its schedules to leading travel destinations starting later this summer.
  • Sun Country will add limited service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) beginning in March 2024.
  • Sun Country also provides free in-flight entertainment to our guests’ devices and complimentary beverages including water, coffee, tea, juices, and soda.

Navis Food Partners Formed to Build Independent Foodservice Distribution Platform in the Northeast

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Navis Food Partners, a newly formed holding company focused on building a premier independent foodservice distribution platform in the Northeast, announced its official launch today.

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  • Navis Food Partners, a newly formed holding company focused on building a premier independent foodservice distribution platform in the Northeast, announced its official launch today.
  • With City Line Distributors as its foundational acquisition, Navis Food Partners aims to establish an industry-leading foodservice distribution platform serving independent customer channels across the region.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the formation of Navis Food Partners as the next stage of our partnership with the team at Frontenac,” said Robert Berkowitz the CEO of Navis Food Partners.
  • “Our vision is to create a best-in-class foodservice distribution platform that delivers exceptional service and value to our independent restaurant operators throughout the Northeast.