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A report from the Applied Economics Clinic reveals that Massachusetts possesses 92 GW of technical potential for distributed solar, a capacity nearly four times higher than the state projected peak electricity demand for 2050. The report explores program design for more equitable access to the benefits of distributed solar and storage. May 15, 2026 Ryan Kennedy As the Massachusetts pursues net zero emissions by 2050, the electrification of building and transportation sectors is projected to double peak electricity demand to 24 GW. Behind the meter (BTM) resources, specifically rooftop and canopy solar paired with energy storage, offer a massive underutilized…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College lacrosse landed four players on the IWLCA All-Northeast Region Teams on Thursday. Representing the Eagles are Shea Baker (First Team), Shea Dolce (First Team), Giulia Colarusso (Second Team) and Molly Driscoll (Second Team). All four are now eligible for IWLCA All-America honors. Baker finished the season with a team-high 28 caused turnovers and 29 ground balls, while ranking third on the team with 39 draw controls. The two-time captain earned All-ACC First-Team honors and was named a USA Lacrosse Magazine Second-Team All-American. The Ithaca, N.Y., native ranked ninth in the ACC in caused turnovers…

Video: Behind the scenes at The ProJo’s 2026 Winter All States shootSee what happens behind the scenes at The Providence Journal’s All State photo shootsRhode Island and basketball seem to go hand-in-hand. There have been numerous high school basketball stars to come from the Ocean State, including the current head coach of the Boston Celtics.Today, we’re focusing on the 10 best high school boys basketball athletes to come out of Rhode Island high schools. Lists like this always have the inherent danger of excluding several deserving names, but it would be hard to exclude any of these choices for Top…

A. My mom, who died in 2013, once told me it takes a year to feel normal after the loss of a parent. It was a sweeping statement that doesn’t apply to everyone, but she said it after her dad died, and I thought about it a lot after she died. I don’t believe anything magical happens after a year. I only bring it up because you’re experiencing great grief, and it’s still new. You’re not even a year into life without your mom. You might benefit from a support group. Those gatherings can be so helpful, and you’ll meet…

Kyle Israel understands the stereotype of private equity: Some rich people buy a business, fire employees, chainsaw costs and sell what’s left for a profit.“That exists, 100 percent,” said Israel, a former UCF quarterback who’s the co-founder of the sports/real estate investment group Momentous Sports. “But that’s not a fair illustration.”With private equity venturing into college sports through separate deals with Utah and the Big 12, not to mention pitches to restructure all of college football, it’s worth exploring a more complete image than fancy suits slashing and burning athletic departments. Rosier pictures start with desperately needed funding and end…

Iconic voices. Insightful commentators. And plenty of notable United States men’s national team alums.FOX Sports announced on Wednesday its FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast crew, composed of nine commentary teams, that will travel across North America calling all 104 matches on-location from every one of the tournament’s 16 host cities.Acclaimed play-by-play announcer John Strong pairs with former U.S. men’s national team standout and match analyst Stu Holden for their third consecutive men’s FIFA World Cup as the network’s lead broadcast booth.  John Strong and Stu Holden (FOX Sports) Famed broadcaster Ian Darke reunites with USA icon and match analyst Landon Donovan…

The general manager at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is responding to an NBC Boston investigation about a man who died after getting caught in an escalator at the agency’s Davis Station in Somerville, Mass. As first reported on Tuesday, Steven McCluskey died days after first responders freed him from the machinery and transported him to the hospital. McCluskey stepped on the escalator just before 5 a.m. on Feb. 27. Surveillance video NBC10 Boston obtained showed that McCluskey was at the bottom of the moving escalator for more than 20 minutes before an MBTA employee pressed the emergency stop button.…

Thirteen student athletes at Aquinas High School made their college athletic dreams official during a signing ceremony at the Reinhart Athletic Complex, formalizing their commitments for the 2025-26 school year.The ceremony celebrated athletes across multiple sports, with representatives from tennis, basketball, and water skiing among those putting pen to paper on their National Letters of Intent. The athletes were surrounded by friends and family as they took this significant step toward their collegiate careers.Samantha Davis, who officially signed to play basketball at Boston College, said the ceremony highlighted the exceptional athletic talent at Aquinas High School.”Yeah, I’m super excited. Obviously…

Boston Bruins Reichel stands as a depth option for a Bruins team looking to add more skill and speed up front. Lukas Reichel appeared in 10 games with the Bruins this past season. AP Photo/Winslow Townson By Conor Ryan May 14, 2026 | 4:46 PM 1 minute to read The Boston Bruins handed a bit of business on Thursday afternoon, signing restricted free agent forward Lukas Reichel to a one-year contract with an NHL cap hit of $950,000.Reichel stands as some added depth for a Bruins team that is looking to add more skill and speed to their roster this…

The week of festivities at the 2026 PGA Championship is already underway at Aronimink Golf Club, with practice ongoing as tournament rounds fast approach. The same question, of course, is on everyone’s lips: Who are you picking to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday evening? With an extraordinary 156-man field featuring the best PGA Tour, LIV Golf and PGA of America have to offer competing, the second major championship of the 2026 season should once again be a tremendous ride from Thursday’s first round onward.While the PGA Championship field is stacked, reigning champion Scottie Scheffler is not off to as a…