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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has provided grants to eight energy-storage facilities in Central Massachusetts as part of a broader initiative.

Rutland solar project developer Zero-Point Development and a New Jersey energy services firm have completed the construction of 31 megawatts of solar energy projects across Central and Southeast Massachusetts.

The first medical marijuana dispensary in Worcester county has opened in Leicester.

President Nancy Crimmin was promoted from interim president without a broader search for a new Becker College leader, because of the board of trustees wanted to continue the success of her predecessor.

Overcoming its latitude and climate disadvantages compared to other states, Massachusetts has become a national leader in solar energy production, largely thanks to state incentive programs, which are due to make a major transition next year.

Becker College has hired a new deal for its nursing, education, criminal justice, psychology, exercise science and mental health counseling programs.

ClearCom IT Solutions, Inc., a Leicester information-technology company, has bought a Putnam, Conn., firm for an undisclosed amount, it announced Wednesday.

The city of Worcester is behind by $861 million on what it owes retired city workers and is slated to owe current employees for health care and other benefits, according to a new report.

Ten professionals got hired or promoted at places including Fallon Health, JM Coull and Fidelity Bank.

Volunteers from Leominster Credit Union participated in one of the largest meal-packing events for United Way of North Central Mass. More than 100,000 meals were packaged by 400 volunteers for 20 local food pantries at the Double Tree by Hilton in Leominster. Benefitting pantries are in Athol, Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Devens, Pepperell, Templeton, Winchendon and Westminster. Pictured (from left, front row) are Nancy Daigle, Ann Younie, Meghan Thomas and Susan Landry; (middle row) Cindy Holder and Stephanie and Lucas Hyles; and (back row) Stan Hyles.