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We’re only a few days away from election day on November 3rd and all candidates for governor are making sure constituents across the state understand their views. Democratic candidate and incumbent Governor Maura Healey, Republican candidate, Mike Minogue, and independent challenger Andrea James visited NEPM’s studio to speak with reporter Nirvani Williams about how they would address issues specific to residents in western Massachusetts.

The candidates accused one another of misrepresenting each other's views.

An examination of how physical and civic strains, from care and rehab bed shortages to old water pipes, shape Massachusetts capacity for growth.

Gov. Maura Healey has declared a state of energy emergency to deploy $150 million in home heating relief, as Massachusetts leaders navigate other increases, and proposed changes to the U.S. Census.

Ahead of the Healey-Minogue debate, we unpack state tax policy, affordability. Plus we look at long-term care legislation and proposed reforms to nursing home oversight.

Boston Globe Spotlight reporter Kay Lazar details how out-of-state owners bought dozens of Massachusetts nursing homes, siphoning profits while patient care suffered.

The agreement comes after a year of negotiations and the threat of a strike from union nurses

State House News Service reporter Ella Adams breaks down a demand for a federal probe over the proposed $2 billion courthouse in Springfield, MA, the Beacon Hill showdown on gas tax relief, and new polling on Massachusetts' affordability.

We learn about Tapestry Health's vital healthcare and their fundraiser to help sustain their programming, the Walk for Every Body, get a preview of the Ashfield FilmFest, and Word Nerd Emily Brewster returns!

From laws requiring every town have a tavern.... to prohibition. "Brewing Massachusetts," an exhibit created by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and the Memorial Hall Museum, is open until Oct. 11.