New England

Cows graze in a field in the Podunk section of East Brookfield, Mass.

Arts

Some 'Podunk' Town In The Middle Of Nowhere

11:09am September 20, 2019

by Leah Donnella

"Podunk" is supposed to be bleak and isolated. But there are a few things that people who use the term might not know. For one, it really exists. For another, its history predates the United States.

Regina Mark, co-owner of Mee Sum Restaurant in Fall River, Mass., holds a chow mein sandwich, which the restaurant has served for more than 50 years.

National

How The Chow Mein Sandwich Claimed A Small Slice Of New England History

4:45pm June 24, 2019

by Sarah Mizes-Tan

This quirky concoction, which traces its decades-old roots to Fall River, Mass., took off when Chinese restaurants adapted their menus to appeal to European textile workers. And people still love it.

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Nicholas Nicolet and his son Rocco cross-country ski on Sunday in Montpelier, Vt. A major winter storm hit the Midwest and New England this weekend.

National

Winter Storm Grounds Flights, Delays Trains And Knocks Out Power

12:43pm January 20, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The storm barreled through New England after hitting the Midwest, creating havoc along some transportation routes.

A deicing agent is applied to a SkyWest airplane before its takeoff on Jan. 18, 2019, at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

National

Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest

2:15pm January 19, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.

For Rogers, farming is a calling and a way of life. He says continuing financial pressure is threatening the survival of dairy farmers and the landscape of New England.

As Milk Prices Decline, Worries About Dairy Farmer Suicides Rise

3:52pm February 27, 2018

by Tovia Smith

The nation's dairy farmers are facing their fourth year of depressed milk prices. The outlook is so bleak, it's increased worries about farmer suicides. One recent outreach effort drew criticism.

Tom Brady celebrates after the New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 during Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

Patriots' Success Encourages Larger-Than-Life Expectations

5:03pm February 02, 2018

by Tovia Smith

The Patriots' well-established reputation for winning has taught kids to dream big and believe that anything is possible. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing?

A man shovels snow from a footpath in New York City.

National

Blizzard Has Passed, But Frigid Temperatures Remain Along East Coast

2:11pm January 05, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The National Weather Service says there's a good chance that some locations will set temperature records today, as arctic air settles in after a massive winter storm.

Scallop fishermen discard their bycatch near Montauk, N.Y. These waters are some of the most productive fishing grounds on the Eastern Seaboard.

Fishermen Fear Damage From Wind Farms Along The Eastern Seaboard

11:19am December 04, 2017

by Jon Kalish

Will thousands of giant turbines and underwater cables in the Atlantic disrupt the commercial fishing industry? The answer is not yet clear, and studies on the farms' possible impact are underway.

Fish market workers in Jersey City, N.J., prepare a bluefin tuna for shipment to some of New York's top sushi restaurants.

Is It Time To Catch The Wave Of Rebounding Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

7:00am November 09, 2017

by Fred Bever

New England fishers say it's been decades since they've hauled in so many tuna, and some in the industry are urging higher quotas. But some environmental groups fear the population is still imperiled.

A cold, crisp glass of apple cider helps wash down those deliciously oily donuts, still hot from the fryer.

Donuts And Apple Cider: An Autumn Marriage Made By Autos And Automation

7:00am October 05, 2017

by Deena Prichep

For many people, it's just not Fall without this tasty combo. And when the first cars hit the roads, farm stands began selling the drink along with a fried treat made by a new machine.