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 9-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
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Glenn Russell/VTDiggerThe trial of Jason Eaton, the man accused of shooting and wounding three Palestinian college students in November 2023, began in Burlington on Monday. Eaton’s attorneys are expected to argue that he was legally insane at the time of the shooting. -
Jill Kaufman/NEPMAfter a week off due to a cyber attack Springfield Public Schools welcomed students back on Monday.
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Local police departments in New Hampshire played a significant role in the increase in immigration enforcement this summer, according to the Deportation Data Project. -
With federal grants, UNH researchers will help small scale fisheries across the country set up their own aquaculture systems for sustainable fishing. -
Jason Eaton faces three charges of attempted second-degree murder and could be sentenced to life in prison if he’s convicted. During the trial, Eaton’s attorneys will argue that he was insane at the time of the crime, and therefore should not be criminally punished. -
Beginning next fall, eligible students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island can save more than 35% on UVM’s standard out-of-state tuition by enrolling in one of 31 select majors. -
Vermont Public's Joey Palumbo, a self-described "complete newbie," explores the world of birding with Audubon Vermont and “Bird Diva” Bridget Butler.
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Collins did not attend the Republican convention where President Donald Trump suggested paying Americans $5,000 but only if Republicans retain control of Congress. Independent Sen. Angus King, meanwhile, has called the idea "flat-out illegal." -
More than 60% of home builders report feeling the impacts of the tariffs on Canadian goods, including steel, plywood and aluminum. -
The memorial will be unveiled on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. It honors the lives lost in the attacks, including four people with ties to Dover. -
Trumbull's only data center, located at 80 Merritt Blvd., has been in operation for more than 50 years and is expected to be converted into a "high density, AI-ready" facility. -
Adam J. Lewis was working at the twin towers as a trader on the day of the attack. To honor his legacy in the years since, his family has built a school that bears his name.
