The Bourne and Sagamore projects are the first since the Big Dig to get the highest environmental federal approval.
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As Whip-poor-wills grow scarce in the region's pine woods, a larger and considerably ruder cousin has taken up residence: the Chuck-will's-widow. Once found no farther north than Virginia, this bird-eating nightjar is now breeding across the Cape and Islands in ever-increasing numbers.
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A surprising etymology of "tourist," from ancient pilgrims to the invention of the "tourist trap," and a case for seeing visitors as individuals rather than a crowd.
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We talk to an expert about the vivid and spontaneous images, stories and memories we lapse into while listening to music.
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A groom and a septic tank. Produced by Mae Nagusky and Atlantic Public Media.
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Released turtles have satellite tags affixed to their shell. Some also have smaller acoustic tags. A Senior Animal Care Specialist explains why.
The Point
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Cycling has changed from the days of ten-speeds and beach cruisers with the explosion of e-bikes, and other motorized two-wheeled vehicles.
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Janet Uhlar argues that without Dr. Joseph Warren’s pivotal contributions, American history would be profoundly different.
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The new weekend program that brings stories from across the Commonwealth to our airwaves.
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NPR Stories
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A centuries-old Portuguese ritual rich with history, pageantry, and, most definitely, food.
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The exhibit showcases the perspectives of colonists grappling with independence from British rule; it highlights Springfield's contribution to the American language through its association with Merriam-Webster and explores Springfield's emergence as a center of industrial innovation.
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President Trump and his family took in more than $1 billion last year through crypto businesses, a federal filing released Wednesday revealed.
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NPR's A Martinez asks former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about President Trump's financial disclosure that showed he made over $1 billion from crypto businesses.
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Fireworks, tall ships, a hotdog eating contest. New York City will host it all, as temperatures near 100 degrees this Fourth of July weekend.