A Nantucket nonprofit is launching a pilot project for eelgrass-friendly boat moorings and they hope to entice a couple dozen boat owners to take part.
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The top local stories of the week with some of the region's leading journalists.
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Wassailing has a long and storied history that dates back hundreds of years in the UK.
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What we lacked in numbers of the common owls, we made up for with encounters with some of the more sought after species.
The Point
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Now that students can graduate from high school without passing the MCAS exam, what are the current requirements for graduation?
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A new interpretation of a Nantucket autobiography written in 1850.
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The author of a new book proposes that scientists can change the course of international catastrophes and build bonds that promote safety and prosperity.
NPR Stories
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Maine Audubon said too much artificial light can disorient animals and affect their behavior and health, and that cutting unnecessary outdoor light will help preserve Maine's dark, star filled skies for visitors and residents alike.
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The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about residents protesting the Trump administration's ICE deployment and the killing of Renee Good by an immigration officer.
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President Trump is on a remodeling and construction spree. In addition to the White House ballroom project, Trump wants to add a second story to the West Wing colonnade.
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Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.