The latest New England stories on topics like climate change and the environment, the economy, health, racial equity, culture and politics — as reported by newsrooms of the New England News Collaborative, a nine-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
New Englanders patch holes to make sustainable wardrobes
The idea behind the trend is simple: save some cash, and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
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Solar panels in historic districts: who decides where 'modern' fits?
The 45,000 people who live in Cape Cod's Old Kings Highway Historic District are required to get approval from local committees for visible solar installations. Those who have had their solar plans challenged or denied have described the committees’ decisions as inconsistent, arbitrary, and subjective. -
'Connected by love': In Ridgefield, an old rotary phone helps people cope with grief
In Connecticut and across the United States, ‘wind phones’ provide spaces for people to hold one-way conversations with their loved ones who’ve died. -
Springfield mayoral challenger Justin Hurst denies paying for votes
The allegations involve a campaign worker for mayoral candidate Justin Hurst paying voters after they cast ballots at the early polling place at Springfield City Hall Saturday, which is something Hurst denies. -
After years of decline, right whale population may be leveling off: report
“We're still not addressing the injury part of this problem,” said Heather Pettis, a research scientist and the executive administrator of the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium. “Until we do that, we're not going to see the population increase.” -
Western Massachusetts farmers say dam operators could have limited damage from July floods
Dam operators says they did what they could, but their ability to prevent flooding is limited.
