Pilgrim to refuel in 2017, stay open until June 2019

Pilgrim to refuel in 2017, stay open until June 2019

STATE HOUSE — The owners of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth plan to refuel in 2017 and then cease operations on May 31, 2019.

Entergy Corporation, based in New Orleans, announced its timeline on Thursday, putting some clarity into what has been a major variable in the state's energy situation.

Students sue BU, music teacher over sex harassment
Massachusetts

Students sue BU, music teacher over sex harassment

Evan Lips

BOSTON – During an emotional and at times tearful news briefing, two Boston University students on Tuesday explained why they filed suit against the university and their one-time music professor, a world-renowned music French horn player, whom they claim repeatedly sexually harassed them.

The students, Erin Shyr and Maria Currie, accuse Professor of Music Eric Ruske of inappropriate touching, sending suggestive text messages and emails requesting "pics," and comparing a student's trumpet performances to sex.

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