South Coast city at the center of trade, abolitionism, and whaling; now a growing urban economy.
New England faces a costly invasive-crab crisis. Scientists, fishermen and startups are turning soft-shell European green crabs into marketable products—from premium meats to pet treats and whiskey. Despite climate-driven spread and decades of grassroots work, supply and infrastructure hurdles limit harvests and market reach.
New USDA-led research has found that farmed salmon have substantially lower levels of omega‑3 fatty acids than older estimates. The drop reflects a shift in salmon feed from wild fish to terrestrial oils and crops such as soy and canola. That change has linked nutrition losses to broader environmental harm from expanded soy production.
Massachusetts city councilor Shawn Oliver, running mate to GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Minogue, has suspended his campaign after a DUI arrest following a late-night crash. Oliver is on restricted duty as investigators review the case; Minogue denounces the DUI and calls for accountability as the race nears the November election.