St. Petersburg Funeral Home & Memorial Chapel Expands Comprehensive End-of-Life Services Throughout Pinellas County

Local funeral home introduces new cremation facilities, memorial services, and bereavement counseling to support families during difficult times.

As a family owned and operated funeral home our commitment to serving families extends far beyond the funeral service itself.”

— Robert Stockwell

NORTH EASTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Family-Owned Funeral Home Continues Tradition of Compassionate Care with Full-Service Memorial Solutions for St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Surrounding Florida Communities

St. Petersburg Funeral Home & Memorial

Women's Volleyball Falls to Northern Illinois

DeKalb, Ill. – The Merrimack College women's volleyball team opened a three-game tournament on Friday with a matchup against host Northern Illinois. The Warriors dropped the tournament opener, falling 3-0 to the Huskies.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 0, Northern Illinois 3
Records: Merrimack (1-2), Northern Illinois (3-1)

How It Happened 
The opening set began as a tightly contested race for the lead. With the help of a kill

Men's cross country out to prove 2024 was no fluke

Jeff Warnock, Michael Eddy, William Reiser

WALTHAM, Mass. – It had been eight years since the last time the Bentley men's cross country team qualified for the NCAA Championship. This year, the Falcons are out to prove that 2024 wasn't a fluke.

Last fall, Bentley placed third in the NCAA East Regional, qualifying for the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2016.

The 2025 Falcons bring back five runners who placed on the 2024 national stage. Through the California rain and mud,  Mason Behl timed in at 32:56.3 (217th overall), and Rocco Bueti crossed the finish line in 33:52.5 (247^th). Jeff Warnock's time was 34:48.8 (255^th), while Hayden MacArthur (34:57.5) and Anthony Cronin (35:19.0) finished consecutively in 258^th and 259^th, respectively.   

The Falcons posted better times in more favorable weather conditions during the NCAA East Regional. For instance, current junior Behl was 18^th with a 10K time of 32:16.5. His classmate, Bueti, placed 28^th with time of 32:41.9. Max Lampe, now a senior captain, and current junior Hayden MacArthur both finished top 50 of the regional race, crossing the finish line in less than 33:30.00.

The 2025 season begins this Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Hartford Invitational.

Following the opening meet in Hartford, Bentley runs in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational (Sept. 20).

The New England Championships are in Hopkinton, N.H. (Oct. 10), and the NE10 Championships are in Manchester N.H. (Oct. 26).

The NCAA East Regional is back in Hopkinton, N.H. (Nov. 8).

Haikal’s Goal Gives Bentley 1-0 Victory over Caldwell in Opener

Michael Haikal

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Senior captain Michael Haikal scored in the 59^th minute to help lift Bentley to a 1-0 victory over Caldwell in the season opener on Thursday on the campus of Georgian Court.

Haikal's goal came just before the hour mark and sent the men's soccer team on its way to the victory.

The Falcons smothered Caldwell defensively and allowed them just one shot on goal and six shots overall.

Bentley had eight shots on goal and 13 overall. Logan Veloria had four shots overall and two on target.

Grad student and fellow team captain Cam Hall helped Bentley keep the clean sheet and record the shutout.

The Falcons next play the hosts Georgian Court on Saturday at 2:00 pm.

Two Second Half Goals Give Bentley Opening Day Win at Molloy

Emily Ojeikere

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Two goals in the second half, both by freshmen, gave the Bentley women's soccer team a 2-1 opening day win at Molloy, the preseason favorites in the East Coast Conference.

The Falcons fell behind 1-0 on a 50^th minute goal by Mikaela Barriga.

But goals by freshmen Annie Vigue in the 65^th minute and Tilly Fitzgibbons in the 87^th minute saw Bentley rally to earn the win.

Vigue's goal was assisted by Emily Ojeikere to tie the score in the 65^th minute.

Fitzgibbons then scored the winner with just 3:40 left on the clock. Olivia Matthews, another first year player, had the assist.

Goalkeeper Holly DiPalo made six saves to earn the win.

Bentley will look to make it a 2-0 start to the season on Saturday when they take on Wilmington University on Molloy's campus.

Field Hockey Dominates Home Opener with WestConn, 4-1

Franklin, MA- The Dean College field hockey team dominated in their home opener versus WestConn, winning by a final score of 4-1. With the win, the Bulldogs now move to 2-0 on the season, while the Wolves drop to 1-1. 

How it Happened:
-The Bulldogs opened the game with the momentum, recording multiple shots and keeping the pressure on. That pressure broke six minutes in - Katrina Lee (Brookline, NH) scored her first goal of the season to put Dean up 1-0 Emma Gragen (Brattleboro, VT) recorded the assist.
-Through the next 25 minutes, Dean would control the pace of the game. They would also

Men's Soccer Rallies Back to Tie with Curry, 4-4

Milton, MA- The Dean College men's soccer team came back in their under-the-lights matchup with Curry College. A goal in the final ninety seconds secured the 4-4 tie. With the result, the Bulldogs move to 0-1-1 on the year, while Curry moves to 1-1-1.

How it Happened:
-Dean wasted no time getting on the board, scoring in the 2nd minute of the game. Brian Allen (Fort Lauderdale, FL) netted the goal, putting Dean in front 1-0.
-Six minutes later, the Bulldogs struck again. Sophomore Ethan Henderson (Hartlepool, England) scored Dean's 2nd goal of the game, advancing the score to 2-0.
-The match would stand still for the next 20 minutes, with both sides containing neutral play at midfield. However, in the 28th minute, Curry would score their first of the match, cutting the Dean lead in half. 
-Curry's first goal would start a three-goal rally by the Colonels, all unanswered. They would score again in the 39th minute, followed by the go-ahead goal to open the 2nd half. All of a sudden, the Bulldogs would find themselves down 3-2.
-In the 56th minute, Dean finally had its answer. First-year Felipe Castillo (Tampa, FL) scored in a hurry, tying the game once again at three. 
-Less than a minute later, the Bulldogs took the lead again. Ayomade Talabi (Halilton, NJ) rushed to the net and found the goal, giving Dean the 4-3 advantage. 
-The match seemed to be in Dean's hands. However, in the 88th minute, Curry secured a penalty kick. This allowed them to score once again and secure a tie. The match ended with a 4-4 final score. 

Standouts:
-Henderson (Goal, Assist, 4 SOG)
-Talabi (Goal, 3 SOG)
-Allen (Goal)
-Castillo (Goal)

Next Up:
-Saturday, September 6th, @ Norwich University (GNAC Contest, 1:00PM)

Author Announces the Release of Grandmother Moon Watches, a Story of Resilience and Renewal

SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- JC "Indio" Ortega steps into fiction with his powerful debut novel, Grandmother Moon is Watching. This unflinching narrative weaves together the crisis of missing Indigenous women, mob violence, and one man's quest for redemption. Dedicated to Anna Mae Pictou-Aquash and thousands of lost Native women, the book confronts systemic injustice while honoring resilience.

Set in 1970s New England, the story follows

MtoZ Biolabs Empowers Research with High-Throughput Shotgun Proteomics Analysis

MtoZ Biolabs, an integrated chromatography and mass spectrometry (MS) services provider.

MtoZ Biolabs offers High-throughput Shotgun proteomics and advanced bioinformatics for diverse research needs.

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Proteomics has emerged as a critical discipline for elucidating biological mechanisms, exploring disease pathogenesis, and accelerating drug discovery. With rapid advances in mass spectrometry(MS) and bioinformatics, proteomics has evolved from qualitative descriptions to quantitative analysis, and from single-target studies to system-wide investigations. Researchers increasingly seek to obtain comprehensive protein information within a single experiment to gain a holistic understanding of biological systems. However, challenges such as complex sample preparation, limited throughput, and incomplete data coverage continue to constrain deeper scientific insights.



Within this context, Shotgun proteomics has become a mainstream analytical strategy,

MALIA TEE Wins Best Social Good Award at Florida’s Brandy Awards

Malia

Honoring a legacy of kindness and resilience, apparel line supports pediatric cancer research through everyday fashion

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The MALIA TEE has been awarded Best Social Good at the prestigious Brandy Awards, which recognize excellence in promotional branding across Florida. The honor underscores the apparel line’s unique mission: transforming clothing into a tool for awareness and fundraising in support of pediatric cancer patients.

One percent of all MALIA TEE sales benefit

Epiphany Wellness Warns of Hidden Risks Behind Sleeping Pill Use

Dependence on sleep aids doesn’t always look dramatic at first. Someone might feel groggy the next morning or notice their memory slipping.

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sleeping pills are often seen as a quick fix for sleepless nights, but their long-term risks are becoming harder to ignore. Epiphany Massachusetts Drug & Alcohol Rehab, an addiction and mental health treatment center in Massachusetts, is calling attention to the growing number of people who find themselves dependent on medications originally meant to help them rest.

A 2020 study suggested that more than 8% of

UltraSight™ Achieves Enrollment Milestones in Cleveland Clinic and Brigham and Women’s Clinical Studies

Research aims to demonstrate how UltraSight’s Real-Time Guidance software empowers access to diagnostic-quality cardio imaging regardless of experience.

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UltraSight™, a digital health leader leveraging machine learning to transform cardiac imaging workflows, announced enrollment milestones in two major clinical studies in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. These studies aim to collectively support UltraSight’s mission to expand access to high-quality focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) by demonstrating that any healthcare provider can perform reliable assessments with minimal training and real-time AI guidance. UltraSight’s technology empowers care teams to capture diagnostic-quality cardiac images at the point of care, streamlining triage, reducing workflow bottlenecks, and enabling providers to treat more patients with confidence.

The studies include:

1. Cleveland Clinic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) AI Echo Study

This single-center pilot study is evaluating the consonance between echocardiograms

Bristol County Savings Bank Commits $150,000 to New Bedford Community Health’s More Access, Better Care Capital Campaign

Bristol County Savings Bank leadership presents a $150,000 grant to New Bedford Community Health in support of the Health Center’s primary care expansion project.

Leaders from Bristol County Savings Bank and New Bedford Community Health walk past the former Bamboo Garden restaurant — soon to be home to expanded behavioral health services for the community.

BCSB and NBCH leadership come together inside the former Rite Aid building to discuss how a $150,000 grant will help transform the space into a state-of-the-art primary care facility.

Funding Advances New Bedford Community Health’s Primary Care Expansion

Timely, consistent, quality healthcare should be accessible to all, and this project will go a long way towards increasing NBCH's capacity to serve the vulnerable populations in Greater New Bedford.”

— John Silva, President & CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank

NEW BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leadership from Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) joined New Bedford Community Health (NBCH) this week for a check presentation and walking tour of NBCH’s main site and the adjacent building that will soon be transformed into a new, state-of-the-art primary care facility. During the visit, BCSB was celebrated for its $150,000 commitment to NBCH’s More Access, Better Care capital campaign.

This multi-year gift will help convert the high-

Global Behavioral Healthcare Launches Comprehensive Stigma-Free Addiction Treatment Services in Waltham, Massachusetts

New mental health practice brings compassionate, evidence-based addiction recovery support to Greater Boston communities

WALTHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Behavioral Healthcare, a pioneering multi-specialty mental health practice, today announced the opening of its comprehensive addiction treatment services in Waltham, Massachusetts. The new facility serves communities throughout Greater Boston, offering stigma-free, culturally sensitive addiction recovery support that treats the whole person, not just the addiction.

Led by Dr. Annet Kabuusu Mukasa, DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, Global Behavioral

Mass Insight Awarded $30,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Hampden County Advanced Placement Program

The funding will enable Mass Insight to offer their AP STEM & English Program in Hampden County.

We’re proud to help strengthen the bridge between corporate partners like KeyBank and the local communities they serve.”

— Andrea Wolfe, President & CEO of Mass Insight

SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mass Insight Education & Research has been awarded a $30,000 grant from KeyBank to support its Advanced Placement (AP) STEM & English Program in more than 20 Massachusetts high schools across Hampden County, supporting over 2,500 students. The program addresses the opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, limiting their academic success and access to college and career pathways. Statewide, Mass Insight is partnered with nearly one quarter of Massachusetts public high schools.

KeyBank previously awarded Mass Insight a $15,000 grant in 2024 for the same program.

Boiler Installation in Stoneham, MA, Redefined by Presidential Heating & Plumbing

Presidential Heating & Plumbing is proud to announce the expansion of its trusted boiler installation services in Stoneham, MA

STONEHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Presidential Heating & Plumbing is proud to announce the expansion of its trusted boiler installation services in Stoneham, MA, providing homeowners with energy-efficient solutions designed for comfort and reliability. With a reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction, the company ensures every installation meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

Dedicated to serving the community,

Engage Wellness Acton Expands Services to Treat ADHD and Addiction Together

ADHD symptoms—like restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and impulsive decisions—can make it harder for someone to resist drugs or alcohol.

ACTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Engage Wellness Massachusetts Drug & Alcohol Rehab is broadening its dual diagnosis care to better serve people living with both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders. Clinicians at the center say the combination is more common than many realize, and treating both conditions at the same time gives clients a stronger chance at long-term recovery.

ADHD symptoms—like restlessness, difficulty

Women’s Volleyball Triumphs in Home Opener with 3–2 Win Over Rivier

DUDLEY, MASS - The Nichols College women's volleyball team steals its home opener on Thursday night, beating out non-conference opponent Rivier University in a tight match 3-2 (25-19, 25-18, 25-23, 25-17,11-15)  at the Nichols Athletic Center.

With the win, the Bison improve

Censinet CEO and Founder to Address Third-Party Risk Challenges at KLAS Digital Health Investment Symposium 2025

Industry Leader Ed Gaudet to Share Expert Insights on Evolving Healthcare Risk Management at Executive Healthcare Summit

I’m honored to help advance the discussion on third-party risk at the 2025 KLAS Digital Health Investment Symposium”

— Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare risk management solutions, today announced that its CEO and Founder Ed Gaudet will join other industry leaders on the panel "Rethinking the Risk: Advancing 3rd Party Cybersecurity in Healthcare" on September 10 at 9:00 AM MT at the KLAS Digital Health Investment Symposium 2025, from September 9-10 in Park City, Utah. The panel brings together industry leaders to address the growing challenges of third-party risk management as healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital partnerships and vendor relationships. As traditional cybersecurity approaches prove inadequate to protect patient data and maintain operational continuity, the discussion will challenge inadequate industry norms and explore practical solutions for provider executives.

"I’m honored to help advance the discussion on third-party risk at the 2025 KLAS Digital

ECG Launches Cipher Collective: An AI Partner Network for Health Systems

Cipher Collective powered by ECG

A curated marketplace of AI-enabled health technology partners that deliver efficiency, scalability, and clarity to the complex landscape of AI solutions.

Cipher Collective is designed to offer our clients a credible hub to examine different solutions through the lens of the health system, not a traditional product transaction.”

— Chris Collins, CEO

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ECG Management Consultants, a leading healthcare consulting firm to health systems, physicians, and investors, today announced the launch of Cipher Collective, a curated marketplace of AI-enabled health technology partners powered by ECG. This launch is designed to deliver efficiency, scalability, and clarity to health systems navigating the complex landscape of AI solutions.

With the healthcare market saturated by disconnected point solutions and uncertain ROI,

ClearGov Introduces New AI-Driven Capabilities to Make Public Sector Budgeting Easier

MAYNARD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ClearGov®, the leader in budget cycle management solutions for local governments and school districts, today announced the release of three innovative features, each powered by ClearGov AI. Now available in beta, these tools represent a major leap forward in the company’s mission to make the budgeting process easier and more transparent.

The announcement introduces:

– ClearGov Narrative Generation: A one-click capability that automatically generates a first

VoDaVi Technologies Awarded New 5-Year MHEC Contract for Network Infrastructure and Management

Chris Friel, Founder and CEO of VoDaVi Technologies, LLC

VoDaVi Technologies has been awarded a new 5-year contract under the MHEC MC02-F14 for Network Infrastructure & Management across New England.

We are honored to be selected once again as a trusted partner through MHEC.”

— Chris Friel, Founder and CEO

PLYMOUTH, MA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VoDaVi Technologies (VoDaVi), a leading provider of IT and managed technology solutions throughout New England, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a new 5-year contract under the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) Contract MC02-F14 – Network Infrastructure and Management.

This contract, effective September 1, 2025

Ticketing and Concessions Policies Announced for the 2025 Football Season

Additionally, the Pynchon SAW Game has been moved to 12:00 PM.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 5, 2025) – The Western New England Athletics Department has announced their ticket and concessions policy for the 2025 Football season. Additionally, tomorrow's Pynchon SAW Game between Springfield College and Western New England has been moved to 12:00 PM due to impending weather. 

On Friday morning, the Western New England University Athletics Department announced the ticket and concession policy for this upcoming 2025 football season. This season, ticketing prices will be CASH ONLY IN PERSON at the main entrance ticket gate at Golden Bear Stadium. Adult tickets remain at $5 per person, while the ticket prices for opposing team students, senior citizens, and children are $3 per person. Western New England University students will be free WITH A VALID WNE ID.

The concession stand will be open once again for the 2025 season. It is also CASH ONLY for all purchases at the concession stand.

A tailgating policy can be viewed by clicking here.

For questions regarding ticket sales and concessions, please contact Jacob Dino, Athletics Coordinator, at (413) 782-1587 or by email (jacob.dino@wne.edu).

For schedule updates, click here. 

Volleyball Drops Five Set Thriller 3-2 at Rhode Island College

Providence, RI - The Framingham State University volleyball team trailed two sets to one before pulling out the fourth set forcing a decisive fifth game won by the host Anchorwomen as RIC defeated the Rams 3-2 this evening in non-conference action at The Murray Center.   

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  RIC 3, Framingham State 2 (23-25, 25-11, 25-20, 20-25, 15-9) 

- Records:  Framingham State (1-1), RIC (2-0) 

- Location:  The Murray Center – Providence, RI  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• The Rams edged RIC 25-23 in the opening set before the hosts came back taking the next two by scores of 25-11 and 25-20. The Rams tied the match 25-20 in the fourth before the hosts took the match, taking the fifth 15-9. 

• Natalie Reynolds paced the Rams with 18 kills on 46 attempts with just five errors, while Jaimee Lowe finished the match with 13 kills and 16 defensive digs. 

• Madysen Cedrone added 12 kills and six digs, while Emma Dobbins chipped in with nine kills and four digs. 

• Kristina Santiago-Alers paced the back row with 27 defensive digs, while Stella Bailey added 49 assists and 17 digs. Carly Beaulieu added 13 digs and two assists in the match. 

UP NEXT: 

The Rams are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Elms for a tri-match.