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Invasive insects, disease now kill more trees in the Northeast than logging, study finds
A new study from University of Vermont researchers found that invasive insects and diseases elevated by climate change are killing more trees in the Northeast. Researchers say this could have...
Vermonters reimagine solar farms with sheep and pollinators
As solar grows, so does Vermont’s capacity for agrivoltaics — the dual use of land on solar farms for agriculture.
Brown police chief steps aside, replaced by former Providence police head
Rodney Chatman is out after five years as Brown police chief. Chatman was placed on administrative leave amidst concerns about security at Brown and the university’s emergency notification system in...
Woman whose sister was killed in Lewiston mass shooting sues federal government
In her lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Maine, Nichols alleges that the U.S. Army was aware before the shooting that Card's mental health was deteriorating and that he...
A Rhode Island man owns 400 antique stoves — and they’re still in demand
Emory Pineo and his son restore rare 1800s stoves, some used in Hollywood films and sought after for off-grid living.
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With hope for healing, women incarcerated on Cape Cod are writing their life stories
Women incarcerated in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility are taking memoir writing classes to write their own life stories as a therapeutic tool.
As Trump’s Iran war continues, the Vermont Air National Guard remains overseas — without a return date
Members of the Vermont Air National Guards have remained overseas in the Middle East since the start of the Iran War without a confirmed return date.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she'll back 'millionaires tax' in Democrats' budget plan
The governor's announcement came shortly after Democrats on the legislature's budget committee included the tax in a change to the state's two-year budget. Mills, who is running in a competitive...
Families reeling from Baystate Health decision to end gender care for youth
Baystate Health, the largest health center in western Massachusetts, announced in February it would stop gender-affirming treatment for children, offering only counseling. This came after the Trump administration threatened to...
Skyrocketing fuel prices squeeze Rhode Island fishermen
What does the livelihood of the New England fishing industry have to do with the war in Iran? It turns out, quite a lot.
Only 6% of those arrested during January ICE surge in Maine had criminal convictions
ICE arrested 190 people over a five-day period in late January. Only 6% had criminal convictions. About 14% had pending criminal charges, while the remaining 80% had neither criminal charges...
Bearly awake: N.H. black bears waking up from hibernation, looking for food
To keep bears away from residential areas as they wake up, New Hampshire Fish and Game black bear expert Dan Bailey said it's time to put away the bird feeder.
Yellow lab saved from Cape Cod sinkhole by firefighters and some pepperoni
The 11-year-old lab fell into a 12-foot sinkhole on Tuesday and firefighters from around the Cape spent two hours bringing the dog to safety during an effort that included a...
ICE chased wrong man on morning of Vermont raid that led to clash with protesters, agency admits
The agency admitted they chased the wrong man in a new court filing Tuesday, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the controversial enforcement operation.
N.H. airport used as refueling stop for deportation flights to Europe, Asia
New Hampshire activists are raising concerns about the use of Pease airport in Portsmouth as a refueling stop for charter flights to Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Grief, overtime and a title: R.I. high school hockey team’s remarkable run after rink shooting
Defenseman Colin Dorgan scored the goal that tied the game late in the third period on Wednesday. He lost his mother, brother and grandfather when his father killed them during...
Feds plan to resume deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi
The Department of Homeland Security submitted an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals in late February after an immigration judge tossed out the case, according to a letter from...
Citizen initiative to ban transgender students in girl's sports in Maine qualifies for the ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said her staff certified more than 70,000 signatures, more than enough to qualify the petition. The initiative now goes to the Maine Legislature which...
Company making new T subway cars furloughs over 140 workers amid federal government dispute
In a statement Monday, CRRC said it currently has 422 employees, including those who are now off the job. The company said the impacted workers will continue to receive health...
Inside the Rhode Island studio where Paddington Bear comes to life
Few fans realize that today, Paddington’s adventures begin in an unexpected place: Barrington, Rhode Island.