Economy
Crucial, Century-Old, And Sometimes Stuck: Connecticut Bridge Is Key To Northeast Corridor
Every day nearly a million commuters travel on the Northeast Corridor — the vast rail network between Washington, D.C. and Boston.
Many of those passengers cross over a small river in the coastal city of Norwalk, Connecticut. But the only way for a train to get across that river is on the Walk Bridge — a 120-year-old “swing bridge.”
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‘Hit First And Worst’: Region’s Communities Of Color Brace For Climate Change Impacts
The consequences of climate change, experts say, will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.
As Vermont Solar Grows, National Companies Want In On The Market
After years of encouraging solar development, Vermont seems to be attracting the attention of national solar companies.
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To Preserve Rustic Way Of Life, Maine Islanders Clamor For Modern Internet Access
Maine is the most rural state in the nation and, also, one with some of the poorest internet access. Out on the coastal islands, internet service ranges from lousy to nonexistent.
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Financial Adviser Sued Over 38 Studios Still Has Many Government Clients In Rhode Island
Remember Rhode Island’s disastrous deal with former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling? The state invested $75 million of taxpayer dollars in Schilling’s video game company 38 Studios and lost it all before a lawsuit clawed back most of the money. It was one of the worst financial decisions in Rhode Island history. Yet the company that served as the state’s financial adviser on the deal has continued doing business throughout the state.
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UVM’s ‘Shark Tank’-Like Panel Helps Scientist Pitch Ideas To Industry
For many scientists, turning the results of their research into tools, products or patents means navigating the challenging — and often foreign — world of business. However, a “Shark Tank”-like effort at the University of Vermont that connects research scientists with industry leaders may offer a solution.
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UVM Study Finds Health Insurance Tops Farmers’ Concerns
A new study led by a University of Vermont researcher finds that the majority of farmers say the cost of health insurance is a top concern for the viability of their business.
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New England Fishermen Put Down Their Bait for Day of Safety Training
Commercial fishermen in Northern New England face their fair share of challenges. Along with declining fish stocks and tight catch regulations, the occupation also remains one of the most dangerous in the country.
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High Tensions In New London, Connecticut Over Federal Rail Plans
Communities along Connecticut’s southeastern shore want faster, reliable train service to Washington, D.C, New York, and Boston — but not if it skips their local train stations. A proposed federal plan for high speed rail would do just that.
Read MoreWith Federal Decision Nearing, Southern New England Towns Push Back Against Rail Plan
The Federal Railroad Administration is working on plans to bring more high speed rail to the Northeast Corridor. It’s the busiest stretch of passenger rail in the nation that spans from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
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