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.
From making a living to saving lives: spent fishing nets are snaring Russian drones in Ukraine
Local fishing nets, once bound for recycling, are now saving lives in Ukraine. The spent nets are being repurposed to protect soldiers from Russian drone attacks.
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Navigating the 'for worse' part of a long, loving marriage
For many married couples, when one partner is diagnosed with dementia, there's often no question that the other will become the caregiver. It's the hard part of the "for better or for worse" marriage vow. -
CT houses of worship tackle rising utility costs through energy efficiency
Finding ways to heat and cool houses of worship amid rising utility costs and shrinking congregations is a timely challenge. -
Is Pilgrim Nuclear evaporation harmful? Harvard study to begin
For the health study, researchers will place air monitors in several locations around the community. Then, they'll compare people who live in the most highly affected areas with a control group. -
Police release body camera and 911 calls from Brown University shooting
The records offer granular insights into how the investigation in the shooting unfolded -
Federal judge rules that Vineyard Wind can resume construction
The offshore turbine project off the coast of Massachusetts was issued a stop work order by the Trump administration in December.
