The bush has been growing here since the observatory’s founding in 1885, if not longer. For 141 years, without missing a season, observers at Blue Hill have recorded the date when the first berry ripens. Their data provide a unique picture of the effects of a warming climate, and its impact on one of New England’s favorite summer treats.
The World Cup is in New England! This summer, players and fans from around the world are meeting for matches in Foxborough, Mass., with many others celebrating from home. Follow the soccer coverage from our stations and across the country here.
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Platner said the allegations are false and part of an attempt to knock him out of the race. But he also says the campaign is assessing the damage the story may have on his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Power could be restored by Tuesday night to thousands of Connecticut residents following weekend storms, according to officials with energy provider Eversource.
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Evan Hennessey won the James Beard award for Best Chef in the Northeast. He hopes his win shines a light on the evolving local dining scene.
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Drivers who speed through certain work zones in the state will be ticketed or issued official warnings beginning Monday, July 6.
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The US Postal Service reported 23 dog bites in the state last year, and they’re raising additional awareness for their carriers and trying to prevent further bites.
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After nearly two centuries of disrepair, the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown was rebuilt in the 1960s as an interactive, open-air museum dedicated to preserving local heritage.
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The landmark serves as a reminder of Springfield’s crucial role in the nation’s establishment through multiple decades of history.
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Take a road trip to Massachusetts with hosts Zack and Helena in an episode of the teen podcast On Our Minds, from PBS News Student Reporting Labs.This episode includes middle schoolers in Springfield, Massachusetts, who attend Emergence Academy.
Stories from NENC journalists on how your efforts to save money can also help the climate
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