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.
For Native Americans, an enduring spiritual connection to the land
For more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived, the Northeast was home to many tribes with organized leadership and governance; it was among the most prosperous parts of North America. A connection with the land endures — and you care for it like it's a member of the family.
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Maine's shifting songbirds reflect a warming climate
Warming winters allow once rare species to stay in southern parts of the state year round. -
Is offshore wind driving whales ‘crazy?’ Science says no
“If you’re into whales, you don’t want windmills,” Trump said. Whale experts say the facts show otherwise. -
Amid concern over microplastics, a Maine company creates a kelp-based laundry pod alternative
Recent research suggests that the soft PVA plastics used to hold together detergent and dishwasher pods may not actually biodegrade. Now, a small team in Maine is working on a kelp bioplastic that could one day be used in your favorite detergent pod. -
'It’s like our town’s living room': Vermont town bands together to save its general store
Some small town residents are managing to keep their general stores open by creating nonprofits and buying the stores themselves. -
Migrant workers file federal lawsuit against Connecticut farm, alleging abuse of visa program
Cheshire farm denies allegations of unpaid wages and mistreatment.
