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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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.
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The federal government backed off of an earlier plan to sell the property. But that hasn’t reassured some local seniors.
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The peaceful protests against Trump administration policies took place in more than 20 locations statewide, including Hartford, New Haven, Danbury and more.
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More than 1,000 "Hands Off" protests were organized across the country, as opponents of President Trump voiced their frustration.
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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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The Department of Homeland Security mistakenly told Ukrainians who fled the war to leave the U.S. in a matter of days_— or face criminal charges.
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Bing, a Great Dane, is getting a lot of attention for his performance in "The Friend." Bing is a star thanks to a Connecticut-based animal trainer, Bill Berloni. For decades, Berloni has tracked down dogs and other animals and trained them humanely to perform in film, TV and theatre.
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Carlos Alvarado Quesada visited UConn Law students to discuss their role in the future of democracy.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tapped Mark Sanborn to be the next regional administrator for New England. Sanborn will be in charge of advancing the Trump administration’s environmental agenda across New England states and federally recognized Tribal Nations.