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Heavy metals like lead and copper often end up in our waterways after big storm events. Today we look into one lab that’s studying how climate change might affect that process
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Election Day: Updates from polls across WMass
Voters are hitting the polls today in western Massachusetts and across the nation voting on everything from governors and senators to 9 ballot questions in Massachusetts.
Loon study reveals troubling trends, but Maine may be a bright spot
A study by Birds Canada shows widespread declines in loon productivity over the species' southern breeding range.
Live updates: Maine voters head to polls in elections with statewide and national implications
Maine has been in the national spotlight for more than a year because the outcome of the U.S. Senate race could help determine control of the Senate. But voters will also choose a new governor, congressman and all 186 seats in the state Legislature.
NH voters asked to remove defunct ‘Register of Probate’ job from state Constitution
The Legislature stripped the job functions of the county register of probate 15 years ago. But every two years, people still run for the office, which pays $100.
Vermont pens deal with Nova Scotia to explore offshore wind
As domestic offshore wind falters in New England, Vermont is looking to Canada for power that local officials say could be critical within the decade.
How the Center for Latino Progress is building Hispanic voter trust ahead of the elections
Volunteers with the center’s civic engagement initiative are making sure their Hispanic and Latino neighbors are informed on how to vote with street canvassing efforts.
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