The New Canaan Land Trust Firefly Sanctuary has two things fireflies need: darkness and woodlands — both of which are becoming harder to find.
That bone-chilling screech you've heard in movies and on TV actually belongs to a different bird.
From documentaries to social videos, our award-winning public media stations dive into visual journalism for a New England audience and beyond. Here you can see some of our latest work for Our New England, our collaborative Instagram channel.
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The latest news leaves over $18 million in congressionally-approved federal funding for Vermont school districts still in limbo.
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Public broadcasters across the nation, including in the Granite State, are bracing for cuts championed by Republicans in Washington who accuse the networks of political bias.
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After months of deliberations, the board voted 4 to 2 against a proposal to build a 107,000-square-foot facility.
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Connecticut Public's CEO says the organization plans to launch additional fundraising campaigns focused on growing monthly donor support. It’s also exploring ways to broaden philanthropic investment and deepen community partnerships.
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Misinformation about health care isn't new, but it has accelerated in recent years. In 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory calling misinformation — spurred by social media and political polarization — a serious threat to public health.
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An occupational therapist in western Massachusetts is campaigning to change the image depicted on handicap parking space signs, from a passive stick figure in a wheel chair to a stick figure leaning forward and in motion.
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As part of a national class action lawsuit, drug companies and pharmacies have to pay $1 billion to Massachusetts over 18 years. Sixty percent of the money goes to the state to distribute, and 40 percent to cities and towns directly.
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Western Massachusetts and other parts of the region have been stuck in a hot, humid weather pattern over the last week, which has produced some heavy thunderstorms.
Stories from NENC journalists on how climate change is affecting New England's ecosystems.
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