New England — region of the northeasternmost United States

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

New England

region of the northeasternmost United States

In brief

A New England state that has long been regarded as a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants is now dramatically scaling back its emergency migrant shelter services and offering plane rides for them to leave, according to a…

Across New England, invasive European green crabs are harming shellfisheries and ecosystems, outcompeting native species and costing tens of millions annually, prompting a growing movement to turn them into a marketable product. Restaurants, producers, and scientists are pursuing creative uses—from premium crab meat and pet treats to sauces and even whiskey—to curb their impact by expanding demand and markets.

In New England, 91% of women say they are concerned about rising energy costs, though many are unfamiliar with the policies driving those increases and are divided over who is responsible, according to a new poll. The…

Fossil fuels powered much of America during Winter Storm Fern, and in New England, a large share of the “renewables” came from burning trash and wood, according to the region’s grid operator. Winter Storm Fern killed at…

LatestNor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New EnglandA strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.1d

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