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UMass Amherst Researcher Demonstrates ‘Extreme Boosting’ AI Model can Cut through Social Media ‘Noise’
Social media offers a treasure trove of data for researchers to understand how organizations and individuals use the technology to communicate with and grow their base of followers. However, manually analyzing the content can be time consuming or, in some cases, simply impossible due to the volume of data. While machine-learning models can help, they present their own set of challenges.
Regina Galasso Receives Service Award from NETA
Regina Galasso, director of the UMass Amherst Translation Center and associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese studies, has been selected as the 2024 Ilse Andrews Service Award recipient by the New England Translators Association (NETA). The award, named for former NETA president Ilse Andrews, was presented in the spring at...
Guest Column: Full Steam Ahead: Bringing Back the Northern Tier Passenger Railroad
You only need a glance outside to see a problem all too familiar to Berkshire county: closing businesses, a shrinking population, and a stunning lack of regional investment. But 70 years ago, this wasn't an issue. On the North Adams-Boston passenger rail line before the '60s, Berkshires residents could easily go to Boston and back in a day, and the region benefited from economic influx. But as cars supplanted trains, the Northern Tier was terminated, and now only freight trains regularly use the line.
Amid condemnations of political violence, A.G. Campbell is speaking out on gun control
"No one, from school children to presidential candidates, should live in fear of these horrific events," Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell said. After the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday evening, elected Democrats in Massachusetts lined up to condemn political violence and express their gratitude that Trump was safe. Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell was one of them.
Mass. weather: Here’s when it will cool down in the Bay State
Temperatures in Massachusetts are set to top 90 degrees on Monday, a continuation of a seemingly unrelenting stretch of hot weather in the state. But relief is on the way later this week, according to National Weather Service forecasters. A cold front is making its way to Massachusetts and forecasters...
Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion in additional federal dollars for the construction of the replacement spans over the Cape Cod Canal.
Western Mass nonprofit gets $1 million to work with homeless veterans
Soldier On, a Western Massachusetts nonprofit, is the recipient of a $1 million grant to work with housing-insecure veterans. “Soldier On is acutely aware that this funding is the result of listening to the at-risk veterans and delivering services that meet their needs,” said Soldier On president and CEO Bruce Buckley, who added the funds will address a critical need.
Critics Warn Massachusetts, Long a Leader in Education, Is Losing Its Edge
Midway through her State of the Commonwealth address in January, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey uttered 11 words that would be greeted with raucous cheers in any state capitol other than the one she was standing in. “By every metric,” she said — skipping past the word “nearly” in the official transcript — “Massachusetts has the […]
Massachusetts company Yankee Candle to shut down Western Mass. facility, lay off around 100 employees
Around 100 employees will lose their jobs due to consolidation with parent company. Yankee Candle Inc. is closing down its South Deerfield, Mass., distribution center and offices on Sept. 9, according to a new state filing. Newell Brands, Yankee Candle’s parent company, says they plan to lay off around 100 employees.
Employees speak up about bounced paychecks at South Hadley nursing home
SOUTH HADLEY — When Pioneer Valley Health & Rehabilitation was purchased by Blupoint Healthcare last February, the new owners appeared to save the nursing home from closing. Employees believed it was a step in the right direction. However, the South Hadley nursing home is now facing unpaid utilities, bounced...
College of Engineering Celebrates Successful STEM Program
Western New England University's College of Engineering recently concluded its week-long STEM program. The exploratory program, hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), was designed to provide middle and high school students with hands-on, project-based learning experiences in STEM fields. Dr. Neeraj Magotra, chair of the ECE...
Basile joins Women's Volleyball staff
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts – American International College Director of Volleyball Matthew Cribbin has named Michael Basile as Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach, he announced on Monday, July 15. Basile will assist in all aspects of the program. "I'm thrilled to announce Mike Basile as the next assistant women's volleyball coach. Mike...
Sunday's area roundup, results: Burkett cruises to Little League softball state championship
Softball Little League Jesse Burkett 4, Canton 0: Sophia Delvalle struck out four while hurling a 4-hit shutout as Jesse Burkett blanked Canton to capture the 12-under state championship in...
Westfield Starfires end weekend with loss against Norwich Sea Unicorns
NORWICH – The Westfield Starfires dropped the first game of a three-game series with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, 7-3, on Sunday. Westfield now stands 24-16-1 in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, with 18 games remaining. The scoring came quickly for both teams. The game’s first pitch was hit for...
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