Jill Kaufman
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NEPM
A panel of Massachusetts educators and civil rights activists has issued recommendations for college campuses to promote access to higher education, particularly for students of color, LGBTQ+ students and low-income students. The report is in response to the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that bars the use of race in college admissions.
Joe Amon
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Connecticut Public
Elodie Reed
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Vermont Public
At this college fashion show, Indigenous students wear their favorite (and often, their own) designs
Photos by Zoe McDonald, Sophie Stephens and Elodie Reed
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Vermont Public
David Lawlor
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Rhode Island PBS
Journalists from the New England News Collaborative had a rare chance to see Vineyard Wind, the nation's largest standing offshore wind project.
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Certain invasive plants, like Japanese barberry, provide habitat for ticks. New research aims to determine how much cutting down on these invasive species could reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases. -
The New Hampshire Legislature has the power to remove Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi, or the judicial conduct commission could seek discipline. Neither is expected to happen before her criminal trial is complete. -
Various cities and emergency departments across Connecticut were reporting issues with 911 calls Tuesday afternoon. State emergency officials were encouraging that people not call 911 unless they have an emergency. People who can’t call 911 were encouraged to text to 911. -
The number of North Atlantic right whales increased slightly last year, bringing the population count to about 372 individuals. But a new report from the New England Aquarium and the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium offers a cautionary tale. -
The state's "ambitious" application to build a facility in Searsport was not selected for funding by the U.S. Department of Transportation. -
Towns across Connecticut reported long lines of voters on the first day of early voting. Connecticut is among the last states in the country to offer early voting. -
Scientists said they couldn’t pinpoint what caused the growth in population size, but said some ocean management measures — like slow zones for boats and changes to entangling fishing gear — may have had a positive impact. -
People stood in line to vote at the Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport on Monday, marking the first day of early voting in Connecticut. When it comes to the absentee ballot amendment, opinions are mixed among voters.
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How spending time outdoors inspires deeper connections with others, heritage, and nature itself
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