New England has some of the highest electricity prices in the country. But this past winter, 140,000 households in Massachusetts got a break on their bills because they have a heat pump.
Immigration arrests and deportations have shot up in New England, with the participation of federal, regional and local institutions.
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The historic Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race started in 1967 and is Maine’s largest canoe race.
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At least 5 New England writers including Cassandra Clare, author of the "Mortal Instruments" series which was turned into a Netflix show participated in the book convention, which is back after a 6-year hiatus.
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A Connecticut war hero who served with the state National Guard during World War I is being honored with a statue in Hartford. He was a canine compatriot, found on the streets of New Haven.
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On Monday, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, held what officials called a transfer fair for students. The unique liberal arts college announced last week it would close permanently in mid-May for most students.
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Runners in Monday's Boston Marathon have trained physically for months, and many count on a positive mindset to get through the course. That's the same for some western Massachusetts 3rd-8th graders, participating in a 5K race later this spring.
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New Hampshire Fish and Game reports two hikers were rescued from the top of Mount Washington and three hikers were rescued from the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia.
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On Marathon Monday, 30,000 athletes from 137 countries and every state in the U.S. will flock to Hopkinton to kick off the race.
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Across New England, farmers are finding that switching to renewable energy isn’t just a nice thing to have, it’s becoming a necessary part of their economic survival.
Stories from NENC journalists on how your efforts to save money can also help the climate
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