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Northeast Dairy Co-Op Says Canadian Deal Is Helpful, But Another Is Needed With China

by Adam Frenier, NEPM

Under a new trade agreement, U.S. dairy farmers would have greater access to the Canadian market. But a major dairy cooperative says Northeast farmers stand to gain more if a separate trade dispute with China is resolved. AgriMark economist Bob Wellington said the recent deal will give dairy farmers another market for their milk north […]

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Squirrel Population Boom Irks Farmers, Not Just Drivers

by Britta Greene

This year’s large number of squirrels are not just frustrating drivers around the region, but also farmers as the harvest season continues. [It’s a Banner Year for Rodent Roadkill. Here’s Why] From Maine, across New Hampshire and Vermont, farmers are reporting significant damage to crops. Rodent populations have boomed in recent years because there’s been […]

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First Berkshire Museum Art Slated For Auction

by Adam Frenier, NEPM
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Now that the long legal battle is over, the first two pieces of art from the Berkshire Museum’s collection will hit the auction block Monday night.

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How The New England Aquarium Seeks To Urge Visitors To Act On Climate Change

by Benjamin Swasey
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The irony was hard to miss. The Aquarium MBTA station was closed due to flooding, and the aquarium itself, nearby on Boston’s Central Wharf, was closed…

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Mass. Stun Gun Law Struck Down By State’s High Court

by Adam Frenier, NEPM
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Stun guns are illegal for civilians in Rhode Island, but they may soon be allowed in Massachusetts.

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