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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A Dartmouth spokesperson said the federal government did not notify the school about the changes. -
Though there aren’t clear numbers about the abundance of either fish, fishermen have urged the state regulators to set precautionary limits to prevent the stocks from getting depleted. It’s somewhat unusual; often, the fishing community pushes back against new regulations. -
More than 2,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in Connecticut. Tick-borne diseases have become more prevalent in recent years because the bugs prefer warmer weather, and temperatures are rising. -
The town clerk in Winchester is accused of knowingly completing a marriage license that listed a groom who had been dead for several weeks — at the request of the bride. -
Maine farmers, food banks and rural economies could be harmed by a 20-30% cut to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP under a bill being considered by Congress. -
The federal government backed off of an earlier plan to sell the property. But that hasn’t reassured some local seniors. -
The peaceful protests against Trump administration policies took place in more than 20 locations statewide, including Hartford, New Haven, Danbury and more. -
More than 1,000 "Hands Off" protests were organized across the country, as opponents of President Trump voiced their frustration. -
Protestors joined rallies in Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Wilbraham and the Berkshires as part of a day of national mobilization. -
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Five international students have had their visas revoked and student statuses terminated by the federal government, according to UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes.
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