New England News Collaborative

Abortion in Massachusetts and the rest of New England is likely to remain legal. In Massachusetts, abortion is legal through 24 weeks of pregnancy, under state law.

Here is a look at how abortion rights stand in Massachusetts and across New England.

Abortion remains legal in New Hampshire in the first 24 weeks of a pregnancy.

Donald Stern, a former U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, is the court-appointed claims administrator in charge of dispersing the $56 million settlement among residents of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home who contracted and suffered from COVID-19.

In their own words, four Vermonters share their stories of having abortions.

ISO-New England can’t pay coal, nuclear, biomass and hydro generators more for keeping the energy supply they normally do, U.S. Court of Appeals says.

In Manchester, the number of students of color has more than doubled in the last two decades. But the staff remains 95% white.

Anika Lopes, founder of the tour, says she hopes to connect Amherst, Massachusetts, residents of color with their history.

Following a CDC recommendation, Massachusetts is now allowing children ages 6 months to 4 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Local environmental experts are concerned about the worsening effects of stormwater runoff on recreation and fishing. They’re sharing their knowledge with the public this week.