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.
The Velomont bike trail is getting more accessible — one turn at a time
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious multi-use trail that will span the length of Vermont. Organizers are now working to make the Velomont user-friendly for everyone.
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Building a salt marsh, in the city: New Bedford is reclaiming a piece of urban waterfront for nature
Salt marshes lace much of the South Coast shoreline, but not in New Bedford. Now, with climate resilience in mind, the city and a nonprofit partner are building a salt marsh, from scratch, in one of New Bedford’s most densely populated neighborhoods. -
'There's a split in the GOP': As NH primary winds to a close, Republican voters face down deep party
The final weekend before the NH primary ended with two Republicans left standing: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. The choice now before primary voters presents two very different visions for the direction of GOP. -
Secretary of state disqualifies Trump from Maine's Republican primary ballot
The decision makes Maine one of two states where officials have ruled that Trump is disqualified from appearing on the ballot, arguing that he violated a section of the 14th Amendment that bars candidates from seeking office if they participated in or aided in an insurrection. -
With new pump station, less Springfield wastewater spilled into Connecticut River during heavy rain
In Springfield, officials say the recent startup of a $137 million water and sewage pump station proved itself in a recent deluge of rain. -
Despite new law, undocumented immigrants face issues getting driver’s licenses in Massachusetts
A law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses in Massachusetts launched in July, but many are struggling to access RMV applications and resources. Staff at western Massachusetts nonprofits have been working overtime to help these immigrants.
