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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April McCullum/Vermont PublicMore than 63,000 low-income Vermonters could see their federal food benefits disappear next month if the government shutdown lasts through October, and administration officials say the state might not be able to bridge the gap. -
CAIVarious grassroots organizations and some Democratic Town Committees are planning the protests to coincide with a national day of action by the No Kings movement.
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Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes." -
Historian Carl R. Byron recalls the highs and lows of the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. When it was complete, it was the longest tunnel in North America. -
Sen. Samuel Douglass said he was unaware of the “disgusting comments” made by his colleagues in his first public comment since Politico published a leaked message thread with members of Young Republican chapters in four states. -
One organizer says joy will take center stage at the rallies, which are about “community and solidarity and unity.” -
A first-term Republican state senator from Orleans County is facing pressure from members of his own party to resign after a story published by Politico Tuesday detailed his involvement in a racist text chat between members of Young Republican chapters in four states, including Vermont. -
The government shutdown didn't hamper turnout at Acadia National Park this weekend, as eager crowds took in the fall foliage. -
Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court." -
New Hampshire’s changing fall leaves have drawn thousands of visitors this year to the Flume Gorge, Echo Lake and Artist's Bluff Trail. The state made the route to the bluff one-way this year to manage the crowds. -
The Trump administration has taken aim at diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the effects are being felt by tribal communities that are grappling with issues such as violence against indigenous women. Now some Wabanaki women are turning to each other to learn to protect themselves. -
Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.
