The latest New England stories on topics like climate change and the environment, the economy, health, racial equity, culture and politics — as reported by newsrooms of the New England News Collaborative, a 9-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
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The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 633, claim that Associated Grocers Northeast is failing to offer a fair contract.
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Residents of every town in the state will be affected, according to a nonprofit that studied changes going into effect next year.
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The events include parades in Nashua, Northfield and Peterborough, and a ceremonial bell-ringing at Dartmouth College.
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Health officials in Vermont say the risk to the general public remains low, though say investigations are ongoing. They last detected a measles case in February.
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Owner JGT2 Redevelopment plans to apply for state environmental permits to install computing equipment, a new sewer and backup power at the former mill.
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The Manchester Historic Association has nearly 500 boxes of records about people who worked at the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in the 1800s.
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Experts say climate change is fueling dry and warm conditions that can supercharge fires.
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Tuesday’s elections brought sweeping political change, and for some Dartmouth students, Diwali’s celebration of fresh starts felt well-timed.
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While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte won re-election Tuesday, the balance of power in the State House shifted in the direction of Democrats.
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A vacant lot in New Haven's The Hill neighborhood will become five affordable housing units for low-income veterans, along with a community space. The $2.3 million project is expected to open in 2028.