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 nine-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
Maine's shifting songbirds reflect a warming climate
Warming winters allow once rare species to stay in southern parts of the state year round.
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With new pump station, less Springfield wastewater spilled into Connecticut River during heavy rain
In Springfield, officials say the recent startup of a $137 million water and sewage pump station proved itself in a recent deluge of rain. -
Despite new law, undocumented immigrants face issues getting driver’s licenses in Massachusetts
A law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses in Massachusetts launched in July, but many are struggling to access RMV applications and resources. Staff at western Massachusetts nonprofits have been working overtime to help these immigrants. -
Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced
Massachusetts spends more money on research into problem gambling than most other states, but the available budget has gone down in recent years. This is the third story in our three-part series — "Safe Bet: Is Massachusetts fulfilling its problem-gambling mandate?" -
Solar panels in historic districts: who decides where 'modern' fits?
The 45,000 people who live in Cape Cod's Old Kings Highway Historic District are required to get approval from local committees for visible solar installations. Those who have had their solar plans challenged or denied have described the committees’ decisions as inconsistent, arbitrary, and subjective. -
'Connected by love': In Ridgefield, an old rotary phone helps people cope with grief
In Connecticut and across the United States, ‘wind phones’ provide spaces for people to hold one-way conversations with their loved ones who’ve died.
