BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Plumber Frank Marchand of Whately, Massachusetts, would rather spend time with his customers — and share his thoughts on mortality — than ruminate on his diagnosis.

NEPM's Nancy Cohen reports on difficulties in western Massachusetts employment, inspiring Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith to do a little reconnaissance of their own. Plus the Word Nerd takes us to the bestest part of her building: the spooky word-filled basement — and Kaliis talks about word games.

People who don't have basic digital skills, such as knowing how to upload a resume, often struggle to apply for jobs. That's also true for people without computers or internet access. During a labor shortage, employers miss out on these job applicants.

Christopher Price's new book demonstrates that even though the Whalers left Hartford in 1997, their legacy and memories live on.

Passengers traveling through Logan International Airport are not discouraged from traveling by plane.

Millions more electric cars are expected on New England roads. Are there enough people to repair them?

Four Massachusetts lobstermen have filed a class action suit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Marine Stewardship Council, groups that urged distributors and grocery stores to avoid purchasing lobster because of the fishery's impact on North Atlantic right whales.

The tax proposal Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey plans to file Wednesday alongside her first annual state budget bill would create a new estate tax credit of up to $182,000, a measure that would effectively eliminate the levy on estates worth less than $3 million and give relief to larger estates.

The region’s grid operator forecasts a spike in electric vehicles, but without major upgrades, New Hampshire will lag behind.

Gov. Maura Healey's first state budget will be filed this week. All eyes will be on her following through with the funding on the priorities and promises that she highlighted while on the campaign trail.