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Offshore Wind Will Add Power When New England Needs It Most - Union of Concerned Scientists

Adding more of this renewable resource will bolster the reliability of the power system during cold spells and help to reduce the risk of close calls like the one the region had on December 24, 2022.

Storm causes damage at beloved Portland Head Light in Maine

This video shows how hard the storm hit Portland Head Light.

Results: New England re-elects known leaders and welcomes historic newcomers to public office

In Maine, N.H., Vermont, Mass., Conn. and R.I., voters went largely Democratic, but Republicans won some top offices.

Results: New England re-elects known leaders and welcomes historic newcomers to public office

In Maine, N.H., Vermont, Mass., Conn. and R.I., voters went largely Democratic, but Republicans won some top offices.

Results: New England re-elects known leaders and welcomes historic newcomers to public office

Trump helped some New England Republicans win primaries. He might hurt their chances of beating Democrats

Many political observers expect Republicans to make big gains in Congress this election season, retaking the House and perhaps the Senate. But it's still hard for many conservatives to beat Democrats in New England, especially those aligned with former President Trump.

Did You Know John Adams Once Put His Career at Risk to Defend the Right to a Fair Trial?

Across New England, snow fell early in the day on March 5, 1770. In Boston, a single sentry, ...

Portland cracks top 10 'best places to live,' but US News ranking adds warning

MA state colleges to require COVID vaccine: other states split

Private colleges and universities in New England were some of the first to announce they'll require vaccination for all students returning to campus this fall. Some of the region's state colleges and universities have also begun to follow suit – but not all of them. State universities in Massachusetts are leading the way with vaccine mandates, while university systems in neighboring states have been less explicit. At least one has said it will wait until permanent approval of the COVID-19 vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration before considering a requirement for students.  Many Massachusetts state universities are requiring the COVID vaccine