Western Massachusetts
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The former Water Department superintendent in Southampton, Massachusetts, admitted to violating the state’s conflict of interest law after he accepted valuable gifts, including a free ski trip, from the companies that provide the town with its water meters.
Housing and climate change in New England
Nancy Eve Cohen
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NEPM
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
Nicole Ogrysko
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Maine Public
Abagael Giles
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Vermont Public
Abigail Brone
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Connecticut Public
The Fabulous 413
Joyce Skowyra
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NEPM
We hear about a paint recycling program happening this weekend with the NHS Key Club, check in with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren about some hotbed issues on her side of congress, and hear about a monthly Queer Open Mic night at 10 Forward to keep the National Poetry Month spirit all year long.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Joyce Skowyra
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NEPM
Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss a controversy about potential state border tolls, the latest plans for connecting eastern and western Massachusetts by a future rail system, how the changing climate is impacting local residents, and more.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
Commentary
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Commentator Robert Chipkin says he is, predictably, not too happy with the results. But actually, he admits, he's not entirely unhappy, either.
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News from NPR
- First responders were sentenced in Elijah McClain's death. But has justice been done?
- The DOJ is expected to recommend marijuana be reclassified as less dangerous
- World Court refuses to ask Germany to stop Israel weapons exports
- A proposed Russia-style 'foreign agents' law sparks protests in country of Georgia
- Reexamining the one-sided history depicted on markers in the U.S.
- The story of an Israeli businessman and a Palestinian tailor in Gaza
- Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
- 6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows
Can't-Miss Stories
- More delays, higher costs, erased penalties as MBTA changes deal with Springfield manufacturer
- A new North Adams Regional Hospital opens, admits its first patient
- Like other Mass. towns, Great Barrington sued over millions in cannabis 'impact' fees
- Back-and-forth continues between Smith College and students as sit-in nears a week
- Federal database says Springfield museum has Native remains from central Mass. The museum disagrees.
State control of Holyoke Public Schools
