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Nicole and James Herling, the sister and brother-in-law of Robert Card II, broke down as they began their testimony by apologizing to the victims of the shootings that killed 18 and injured more than a dozen others.
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Homes and buildings produce the second highest global warming emissions in New England, after transportation. Efforts like greener building techiques, renewable energy systems and home weatherization could help.
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A Connecticut city is considering numerous options to reduce the number of Canada geese in city park. They include lethal and non-lethal plans. -
A renovated Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, opens its doors to the general public Wednesday, with new owners who say they're dedicated to live music and making the venue a hub for community. Musicians and city officials were among those at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. -
It’s taken around four years of work to get Ferry Creek cleared of chemical contamination, the result of a former automotive parts factory dumping industrial waste. But signs of plant growth are a welcome sign as clean-up efforts continue at the former Raymark site. -
Millions of dollars can be used for fortification at houses of worship and religious nonprofits. -
Amidst nationwide college protests and graduation cancellations, a University of Massachusetts Amherst spokesperson says the May 18 proceedings are continuing as usual. -
Residents in the town of Scotland in eastern Connecticut say so many ZIP codes lead to logistical challenges. -
"Most people don't want to talk about colon cancer, they don't want to talk about their bowel movements," says Dr. Maurizio Nichele, a colorectal surgeon at the DOC. "My first goal is to get people comfortable talking about the issue, then I educate them on the importance of the program." -
The New Hampshire Supreme Court is considering a civil rights case involving a racist banner the group hung in Portsmouth in 2023.
2024 Earth Day Series
How our New England homes can help us counter climate change.
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