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Mark Schand scoops ice cream at his Sweetwater smoothie cafe in New Britain, Connecticut. Photo by Karen Brown for NEPR

Exoneree Runs Smoothie Chain, Making Up For 27 Years Of Lost Entrepreneurship

January 30, 2019

From his prison cot, for 27 years, Mark Schand plotted out a retail empire he’d been envisioning since well before his arrest.

Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. Courtesy of Hampshire College

Hampshire College Looking For ‘Long-Term Strategic Partner’

January 15, 2019

Hampshire College said Tuesday it is looking for what it calls a “strategic partner” to help ensure the viability of the institution going forward.

The federal office that sets milk prices for the Northeast recently allowed milk to be dumped at the farm. Photo by Ric Cengeri for VPR

Vermont Worries Dairy Insurance Program Will Be Affected If Shutdown Drags On

January 14, 2019

Farmers needing government loans confront empty offices and unanswered calls as the partial government shutdown drags into the fourth week. State officials are also concerned that the shutdown will result in a delay in developing a program designed to help struggling dairy farmers.

An American Robin is measured as part of federal research on urban wildlife in a backyard in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Photo by Nancy Eve Cohen for NEPR

Federal Shutdown Halts Some Environmental Conservation Efforts, Slows Others

January 8, 2019

Federal researchers in western Massachusetts study ways to protect migrating fish, backyard birds and urban trees. The government shutdown is keeping them home and away from their research.

Available office space at 3000 Goffs Falls Road, where BAE Systems plans to locate 400-800 new positions. Photo courtesy the state of New Hampshire

When Low Taxes Aren’t Enough: How State-Backed Incentives Help Lure Businesses to N.H.

January 3, 2019

Corporate subsidies are something of a taboo topic in New Hampshire. The state historically doesn’t offer them and, to hear most elected officials explain it, they wouldn’t even consider subsidies when courting new businesses. That was the case when Amazon was scouting potential sites for its new headquarters and 50,000 accompanying jobs.

Kennekca Kindell (right) and her 14-year-old daughter, Kanija Kindell, visit the Dunkin' Donuts in Pawtucket where Kennekca works. Photo by Avory Brookins for The Public's Radio

Despite Protections, Rhode Island’s Lower-Income Utility Customers Risk Losing Power

December 13, 2018

Temperatures are dropping and for many people, that means higher gas bills to heat their homes. But not everyone can easily afford those bills, and missing payments puts some people at risk of getting their power shut off.

Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz makes the first purchase at NETA from co-owner Arnon Vered on Tuesday. Photo by Alden Bourne for NEPR

Northampton Makes History With First Recreational Pot Sales East Of The Mississippi

November 21, 2018

There’s no shortage of people eager to be part of history in Northampton, Massachusetts this week — or at least get their hands on some killer buds.

The interior of New England Treatment Access, looking toward the new retail sales stations. Photo by Peter Brown for NETA

Inside What Could Be The First Retail Marijuana Shop On The East Coast

October 22, 2018

The first retail marijuana store east of the Mississippi could open soon in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Oliva Llano visits the food pantry. Photo by Nancy Eve Cohen for NEPR

Food Pantry In Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Tries To Ease Stigma Of Getting Help

October 18, 2018

Early on a Wednesday morning in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a line of people perused boxes of fresh apples and green beans, frozen meat, and bags of bagels and biscuits at the South Congregational Church Community Food Pantry.

Several hundred Quebec farmers and their supporters took to the streets of Granby, Quebec last week to protest a new trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Photo by John Dillon for VPR

Quebec Dairy Farmers Protest New Trade Deal Welcomed By U.S. Counterparts

October 18, 2018

While the U.S. dairy industry has welcomed the new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, Canadian farmers say it will further erode a support system that has kept markets strong and many dairy producers profitable.

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