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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Supporters say making public agencies dim outdoor lights will prevent disturbing wildlife and preserve Maine's dark night skies.
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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.