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.
For Native Americans, an enduring spiritual connection to the land
For more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived, the Northeast was home to many tribes with organized leadership and governance; it was among the most prosperous parts of North America. A connection with the land endures — and you care for it like it's a member of the family.
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Acadia National Park's fall foliage is peaking later in a warming climate, research finds
As new research shows that climate change is causing foliage colors to peak two weeks later than in 1950, Acadia National Park is urging visitors to plan accordingly. -
From the Gulf of Maine to a tin can: A glimpse into high-end tuna production on NH's coast
Tapping into the growing American interest in tinned seafood, Rye fisherman Keper Connell launched Gulf of Maine Conservas. Now he just has to catch the tuna. -
For these quilters, sewing isn’t just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth, a group that’s predominantly women of color, say by making quilts, they hope their family's stories will carry on. -
Offshore wind is here, but who's really getting the work?
With a global market for labor and supplies, some question how much money from offshore wind is staying local. -
New England summer theater faces climate challenges, but the show goes on
Actors are sweating through outdoor Shakespeare while others are forced to relocate shows because of flooding.
