There is a lot scientists don't understand about mercury — namely, how it becomes its most toxic form and why our bodies don't get rid of it. Researchers with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are hoping that mercury in cicadas can help provide clues about the element.
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A New England group joined a national bird count to spread the joy of birding and make it more accessible to everyone.
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Several families from around western Massachusetts have an historic and personal connection to the Civil War and Juneteenth, dating back to June 19th, 1865. -
Three thousand people converged on the grounds of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay on Wednesday along with their personal treasures. -
More than 100 million people across the United States are caregivers to a family member. -
Advocates plead with Gov. Scott to extend motel eligibility for families and those with medical need“We are in the midst of a housing crisis. There’s nowhere for people to go,” said Maryellen Griffin, a staff attorney with Vermont Legal Aid. “People will be camping in sidewalks, parks, river banks, empty lots.” -
Yet again, Connecticut lawmakers this session debated, but failed to pass, laws allowing a limited bear hunting season in Connecticut. Here's what to know. -
Regional leaders distance themselves from D.C. rhetoric as they highlight their ties to Canada. -
The free education and housing program, which has a campus in the state's largest city, helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds get diplomas and training. -
The phone-free movement has been fueled by one of the potent forces in American politics: parents.
Stories from NENC journalists on how climate change is affecting New England's ecosystems.
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