Western Massachusetts
Nancy Eve Cohen
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NEPM
Bells rang out in churches and other buildings in western Massachusetts Thursday to remember the 139 victims of the first major dam disaster in the United States, 150 years ago.
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Sam Hudzik
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NEPM
'It's really pretty dehumanizing': Jobseekers discuss search process, online portals, discrimination
All week we've brought you stories of industries in Massachusetts — and western Mass, in particular — struggling to find qualified workers to fill open positions. But there are still plenty of people looking for work who haven't been able to land a job.
The White House
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Nancy Eve Cohen
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NEPM
The Fabulous 413
Kaliis Smith
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NEPM
We check out the only commercial poultry processing plant in western Massachusetts at Reed Farm, Word Nerd Emily Brewster zhuzhes up our vocab, and we McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Nancy Eve Cohen
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NEPM
Panelists weigh in on a new study calling for better funding of public transportation, a contentious meeting between UMass community members and Chancellor Javier Reyes, small-town environmental regulation, and much more.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
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Housing and climate change in New England
Nancy Eve Cohen
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NEPM
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
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