City of New Bedford
New Bedford is updating and expanding its plan to reduce harm from natural disasters and other hazards. The plan functions as a priority list, and the city is seeking public comment to help set those priorities.
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Earlier this year, I finally made the journey north to meet John Bunker — a farmer in his 70s who arguably knows more about apple varieties than almost anyone alive in New England today. -
This year it turned out that, as I was heading to Florida, Florida was heading to Cape Cod. As soon as I got down there I saw the rare bird alert from back home blowing up with Florida birds, most of which I didn’t even see while I was in Florida. -
There are gnomes hiding on Route 6A.And before you think I’m a little too far into the Chardonnay, let me reassure you that I know they are not real. -
This week, C.L. speaks with Alireza Shokoohi, extension educator and entomologist working with the UMass Extension Vegetable Program. -
The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station plans to drain radioactive water from two areas of the plant in April, leading to reduced evaporation of the water.
The Point
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S JunkerThis week: Nantucket says wind turbines 20 miles offshore will damage the town's historic character and violate federal law. Also, veterans on Martha’s Vineyard could be losing services. And New Bedford is planning for disasters, just to stay on the safe side. -
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An interview with Dr. Marty Makary.
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NPR Stories
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Parisians voted to close some 500 streets to cars, making the city more pedestrian-friendly. Not everyone is thrilled about the changes.
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The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is back in the Final Four thanks in part to Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has done a lot in her amazing career except win the NCAA title. She's ready.
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Ever get frustrated by how many emails you get from stores and brands? Of all the forms of marketing, email has one of the highest returns on investment.
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American academics are pursuing exile, claiming research freedom under pressure from Trump administration.
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Eighty-three years after the Pearl Harbor attack, a Black sailor is buried with military honors this week. For his family, it's long awaited closure.
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