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High schoolers in Worcester, Massachusetts can now train for careers in solar, HVAC, and climate science through a new after-school program that comes with real industry certifications. It's part of a statewide push to prepare students for some of the fastest-growing jobs in the economy.
Worcester Public Schools celebrated 168 students and staff members who showed remarkable growth and perseverance this year. The annual event recognizes special education students who reached their individual learning goals.
A dozen cancer survivors and patients in Worcester meet weekly to sweat through an intense workout designed just for them. The free LIVESTRONG program at Greendale YMCA helps them regain strength, sleep better, and find understanding with people who truly get it.
Worcester is installing four free electric vehicle chargers in neighborhoods where residents can't afford home charging stations. The city's bringing clean transportation to everyone, not just those with driveways.
Electric school buses in Massachusetts are earning up to $12,000 annually by feeding power back to the grid during hot summer days. One bus generated $23,500 over two summers, hinting at a future where your parked car could pay for itself.
Massachusetts just finalized groundbreaking rules that will cut through red tape for solar, wind, and battery projects, making it faster and easier to build the clean energy infrastructure we need. After a year of collaboration between regulators and stakeholders, the new system promises to transform how quickly communities can access renewable power.
Massachusetts just signed a historic deal with Nova Scotia to develop offshore wind energy that could power New England for generations. The partnership shows how neighbors are working together to build a cleaner energy future, even as federal support wavers.
Massachusetts just signed a groundbreaking deal with Nova Scotia to import clean offshore wind energy, creating the first international renewable energy partnership of its kind. The agreement helps both regions meet climate goals while building Canada's first offshore wind industry. #
Massachusetts just updated 346 sections of state law to replace outdated and offensive language about people with disabilities with respectful, person-first terminology. The unanimous vote reflects a growing movement to ensure laws match modern values of dignity and inclusion.
Sixty-three Massachusetts schools received state recognition for outstanding academic achievement and community impact. The celebration at the State House highlighted campuses where educators, students, and families are proving what's possible when communities unite around education.
Massachusetts has become the first state to approach the elimination of cervical cancer, with just 4.3 cases per 100,000 women. A new study shows this deadly disease could be eliminated nationwide through better vaccination, screening, and treatment.
The Vineyard Wind 1 project just finished installing its final turbine blades off the coast of Massachusetts, marking a major milestone for clean energy in New England. When fully operational, the 62-turbine farm will power hundreds of thousands of homes.
Massachusetts is giving away cutting-edge chargers that let electric vehicles send power back to homes and the grid during outages. Schools, towns, and 30 residents will get the technology free, turning their EVs into backup batteries.
Massachusetts is investing $25 million to help MIT build a cutting-edge quantum research facility that scientists across the state can use. The Quantum Systems Laboratory will bring together quantum computers, sensors, and specialized equipment under one roof for the first time anywhere in the world.
New research shows Massachusetts can double its electric grid capacity by 2050 using rooftop solar and batteries instead of fossil fuels. The solution is already proven, affordable, and ready to scale.
After 20 years of planning and setbacks, Massachusetts just finished building America's largest offshore wind farm. The 62-turbine project will power 400,000 homes with clean energy.
A pocket-sized northern saw-whet owl is recovering in Massachusetts after rescuers found her injured and unable to fly. The little bird, barely bigger than a banana, captured hearts online while highlighting the lifesaving work of local wildlife rehabilitators.
A federal judge ruled that Massachusetts' nearly completed Vineyard Wind project can continue operating after the Trump administration tried to halt it. The victory marks the fourth offshore wind project to successfully challenge the stop work order in court.
Nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts just certified the first union for ride-hailing workers in American history. The victory could reshape how gig workers organize across the country.
Massachusetts is giving away free bidirectional EV chargers that let electric vehicles power homes during outages and send electricity back to the grid. Schools, residents, and towns will test how EVs can act as backup batteries for entire communities.
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