Dorchester, Boston

Striking Boston VNA Healthcare Professionals to Get Picket Line Support from St. Vincent Nurses and Boston Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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The healthcare professionals of the Boston VNA (BVNA) began their seven-day strike on Monday, July 26.

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  • The healthcare professionals of the Boston VNA (BVNA) began their seven-day strike on Monday, July 26.
  • Boston Mayoral candidate and City Council member Annissa Essaibi George will also join the picket line on July 29.
  • Vernon St., Dorchester, MA
    BVNA healthcare professionals, St. Vincent nurses, and supporters will walk the strike line together located at 150 Mt.
  • Vernon St., Dorchester, MA
    Annissa Essaibi George, Boston Mayoral candidate and City Council member, will join the strike line located at 150 Mt.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Partners with Equity Now & Beyond to Provide Vaccine Clinics and Outreach to Local Immigrant Communities

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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BOSTON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and provide educational outreach in immigrant communities across Massachusetts.

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  • BOSTON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and provide educational outreach in immigrant communities across Massachusetts.
  • Recent Massachusetts Department of Health data show significant gaps in vaccination rates among Black and Latino residents compared to White and Asian residents.
  • With financial support from Blue Cross, Equity Now & Beyond is hosting more than 20 vaccine clinics at local churches, schools and community centers across the state including Mattapan, Dorchester, Lynn, Brighton, Waltham, Brockton and Worcester.
  • We are proud to support the grassroots efforts of Equity Now & Beyond to help promote the COVID-19 vaccines and support Massachusetts's immigrant communities."

Shawmut Corporation Unveils Renovated State-of-the-Art Technical Center in Burlington, North Carolina

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Shawmut Corporation unveiled new renovations at its Park Avenue Technical Center, one of the largest and most technologically advanced fabric finishing operations in the US, located in Burlington, North Carolina.

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  • WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Shawmut Corporation unveiled new renovations at its Park Avenue Technical Center, one of the largest and most technologically advanced fabric finishing operations in the US, located in Burlington, North Carolina.
  • Customers visiting the facility will have access to Shawmuts world-class design, engineering, technical, and program management staff, all under one roof.
  • The Park Avenue Technical Center renovations augment Shawmut's existing 180,000 square foot facility with a new multi-story program and technical development center with state-of-the-art customer meeting and collaboration capabilities.
  • Additionally, Shawmut has made strides in its water conservation efforts at the Park Avenue Technical Center, cutting water usage by nearly 75% over the last several years.

Local Entrepreneurs Bring Smartphone Repair Franchise to Hanover

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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HANOVER, Md., March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Hanover at 7690 Dorchester Blvd, Suite 103.

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  • HANOVER, Md., March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Hanover at 7690 Dorchester Blvd, Suite 103.
  • uBreakiFix offers repair service on anything with a power button, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to drones, hoverboards, and game consoles.
  • With this opening, we hope to become the go-to electronics repair store for the Hanover community.
  • uBreakiFix was founded in 2009 by millennial entrepreneurs Justin Wetherill and David Reiff to fill a gap in the market for affordable, high-quality phone repair.

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces Its Third Quarter Distribution

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships third quarter 2020 cash distribution.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships third quarter 2020 cash distribution.
  • Cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Royalty Properties during the third quarter totaled approximately $8.2 million.
  • There were no cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Net Profits Interests during the third quarter.
  • Nominees, and not Dorchester Minerals, L.P., are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding on distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Details Plans For Reopening

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.
  • The Institute's plans for reopening include mobile ticketing, contactless entry, touch-free exhibits, one-way walk paths, hand sanitizing stations, and an increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas.
  • Masks will be required for all guests while inside the Institute, social distancing of at least six feet will be maintained, and all group reservations must be scheduled in advance.
  • "The health and safety of our visitors is priority number one," said Victoria Reggie Kennedy, President of the Board and Co-Founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Odor Eliminator (BMA-5543)

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have observed that many people don't like to use public restrooms to move their bowels due to the embarrassing odor," said an inventor from Mattapan, Massachusetts.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have observed that many people don't like to use public restrooms to move their bowels due to the embarrassing odor," said an inventor from Mattapan, Massachusetts.
  • "This inspired me to develop a means to prevent foul toilet odors from being released within surrounding bathroom areas."
  • He developed the patent-pending S F SYSTEM to create an improved bathroom environment that could reduce odors.
  • The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp.

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces Its Second Quarter Distribution

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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DALLAS, TEXAS, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships second quarter 2020 cash distribution.

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  • DALLAS, TEXAS, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships second quarter 2020 cash distribution.
  • Cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Royalty Properties during the second quarter totaled approximately $6.3 million.
  • Cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Net Profits Interests during the second quarter totaled approximately $4.0 million.
  • Nominees, and not Dorchester Minerals, L.P., are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding on distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.

5,000th Person Receives Free COVID-19 Test From Whittier Street Health Center

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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BOSTON, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting as a safety net for Boston's low-income neighborhoods susceptible to COVID-19, Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) passed a milestone when the 5,000th person received a free COVID-19 test from the nonprofit's testing program, which began April 13.

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  • BOSTON, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting as a safety net for Boston's low-income neighborhoods susceptible to COVID-19, Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) passed a milestone when the 5,000th person received a free COVID-19 test from the nonprofit's testing program, which began April 13.
  • The 5,000th person was tested last week when the Whittier Mobile Health Van visited the New Franklin Park Apartments in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester.
  • Whittier Street Health Center is a Boston-based, independently licensed community healthcare center with a mission of providing high-quality, reliable and accessible primary healthcare for diverse populations while promoting wellness and eliminating health/social disparities.
  • Whittier provides a comprehensive array of 40 healthcare programs and services designed to meet the primary health care, behavioral health, and social needs of the community.

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces Its First Quarter Distribution

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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DALLAS, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships first quarter 2020 cash distribution.

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  • DALLAS, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ:DMLP) announced today the Partnerships first quarter 2020 cash distribution.
  • Cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Royalty Properties during the first quarter totaled approximately $12.1 million.
  • Cash receipts attributable to the Partnerships Net Profits Interests during the first quarter totaled approximately $7.0 million.
  • Nominees, and not Dorchester Minerals, L.P., are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding on distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.