RECREATION

An engineering study found the infrastructure needs attention.

Heather Flor Cron creció en Portland, Maine, y siempre se sintió una extraña por ser parte de una familia multicultural. Pero decidió quedarse, y profundizó sus raíces trabajando en agricultura para alimentar a la comunidad Latinx a su alrededor.

Advocates for New England's cold-water fish — trout and salmon — say changes to their habitats are already impacting their longevity.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation said the campground will undergo repairs and improvements to the water system and other infrastructure.

Starting in Springfield, Massachusetts, participants will swim a little over a mile in the Connecticut River, bike 56 miles through nearby communities then return to Springfield for a 13-mile run.

This summer, the state is offering bonuses of up to $1,000 to lifeguards, as well as increased hourly pay.

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.

The annual New Years Day tradition originated in Massachusetts 30 years ago and now runs in all 50 states

Rowing is a sport that’s often associated with wealth and privilege. But some rowing clubs in western Massachusetts are trying to change that by offering free youth programs. Springfield’s Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club invites students from a nearby middle school to get trained in rowing, fitness and nutrition — during the school day.

For nearly 50 years, the Privacy Campground in Hancock, Massachusetts, has had a loyal following. And it's usually powered entirely by a hydro-electric system. The campground has another rare amenity, a public bomb shelter dating back to the Cold War.