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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'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. -
How long can North Atlantic right whales live? Scientists may finally have an answer
The endangered right whales' median age at death is about 22. Southern right whales, a closely related species, generally live into their seventies. The difference? Southern whales aren’t facing entanglements in fishing gear and boat collisions at the same rate. -
Mass Health Connector extends deadline for residents who need health insurance coverage
The deadline for Massachusetts residents to pick a health insurance plan with Health Connector is Monday, Dec. 23. -
Bard College at Simon's Rock closure not a surprise to some
The college, founded in the mid-1960's announced this week it will be closing its Great Barrington campus and will be shifting operations to New York State.
