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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Zoe McDonald/Vermont PublicIn collective gardens, a group of gardeners works in the same plot together and shares the harvest equally. This model can result in dozens of pounds of produce and help foster relationships. -
Jennette Barnes/CAIWe delve into the features and history of the house design named for Cape Cod.
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The Massachusetts Democratic Convention was held in Springfield with thousands of delegates attending the event at the MassMutual Center. -
Some apple orchards across the state are reporting an unusually light apple crop this fall. Others say their late varieties are faring well. -
“Drought, plus beech bark disease, plus beech leaf disease can really be a bad combination,” says Jeff Garnas, an associate professor of forest ecosystem health at the University of New Hampshire. -
There are several local efforts — including keeping track of the number of people put on the ICE flights leaving Portsmouth International Airport, protests and public meetings — to pressure local officials to end these flights. -
The main focus of the convention will be on approving the Democratic party's platform, including issues such as affordable housing, education and health care. It also asserts that much is at risk under President Donald Trump's administration. -
Hundreds of thousands of tree swallows put on a sunset show along The Connecticut River. -
Western Massachusetts lawmakers testifying at a hearing on Beacon Hill Tuesday said they want to strike surprising language from a state law that limits travel expense reimbursements for members of the Governor’s Council. -
New Haven hosted a tasting with 4,525 people to achieve the Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party. -
The Big E fair on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds is set to open for the season on Sept. 12, 2025 -
Massachusetts has one of the shortest deadlines in the country for prosecuting rape, even when DNA could help prove the case.
