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Workers connect a section of the first pole of Central Maine Power's controversial hydropower transmission corridor, Feb. 9, 2021, near The Forks, Maine.

Central Maine Power could resume work on transmission line after winning 9-0 verdict in jury trial

A jury has ruled 9-0 that Central Maine Power has a vested interest in a controversial transmission project in western Maine.

Mumat Aweys translates for a collective of Somali Bantu farmers who lost all their crops in Hadley and Northampton during a visit from state legislators on July 24, 2023.

Massachusetts legislators propose $20M grant fund for farmers affected by flood damage

After catastrophic floods, farm aid in western Massachusetts could come through a proposed state Senate budget bill.

Three insect specimens are stored in a U.S. Geological Survey research lab in Kansas. They are part of the agency's Lepidoptera Research Collection. USGS is asking residents in six states to send in dead butterflies, moths and skippers so scientists can test them for contaminants.

Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states

The USGS wants to test if butterflies and other insects are being hurt by contaminants, such as those in pesticides. It's seeking specimens from Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

In an aerial view, a fire is seen as flood waters inundate the downtown area after Hurricane Idalia passed offshore Wednesday in Tarpon Springs, Fla.

Hurricane Idalia eye comes ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla.

Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning, weakened slightly just before landfall.

It's time again for the movie competition from Film Prize Jr. New Mexico

The latest round of the Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition, which showcases the works of rural and Native American middle and high school students, launched in Albuquerque.

How some businesses in NH’s tourism-reliant regions are coping with this summer’s rains

Rentals for some outdoor recreation spots are down, but some indoor retailers have seen an uptick in customers.

A Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station map tracks tracks Connecticut's West Nile virus cases as of September 05, 2023.

Extreme summer heat and rain is creating a perfect storm for Connecticut's mosquitoes

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) is continuing to report more positive cases of West Nile virus among mosquitoes in the state. Experts say the excessive warm, damp conditions this summer is helping the insects thrive.

Researchers conduct a tree inventory study in the area of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.

Western Mass. forest partnership reserves board seat for Indigenous representative

A public-private conservation partnership in western Massachusetts is working to include Indigenous perspectives in its mission to protect forests and encourage sustainable development.

NYTimes.Com Exec Named New NPR CEO

The NPR Board of Directors has announced that Vivian Schiller will be the new president and CEO. Schiller is vice president and general manager of NYT.com.

World Reacts To Obama's Nobel

World leaders have urged President Obama to seize the surprise award of the Nobel Peace Prize as a chance to increase diplomatic efforts to forge peace in the globe's trouble spots. The announcement is being interpreted by many in Europe as a bid to encourage Obama's diplomatic overtures toward America's enemies.

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