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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 1d

The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by ICE on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house cleaner. NEPM's Nirvani Williams speaks with Adam Bass from @masslive.bsky.social about the story
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ICE detainee recounts injury during arrest, officers refusal to provide meds

The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house ...

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.
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'We're all on the menu': WMass residents come out in droves for 'No Kings' protests

Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 4d

A story 250 years in the making.

The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt premieres Nov. 16 #onNEPM TV.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 4d

The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.
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WMass communities join national 'No Kings' protests

The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Today on The Rundown: low vaccination rates at some western Mass. schools; a Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips. Listen: https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-17/mass-vaccination-rates-ice-in-the-berkshires-nips-cleanup

Greta Jochem, investigations editor at the Springfield Republican, The Rundown host Carrie Saldo and NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams at NEPM Studios in Springfield on Friday, Oct. 17.

New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.
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What's leading Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket parents to bypass vaccines?

Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both islands, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."
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Emely Rumble explores healing power of literature in her debut book 'Bibliotherapy in the Bronx'

Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."

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NPR @npr.org · 6d

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 6d

Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."
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The eruption of a volcano and the creation of Frankenstein inspire Nicholas Day's 'A World Without Summer'

Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.
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Some WMass schools fall far behind on childhood vaccines, posing challenge to districts

Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 7d

In 1987, about 150 Mass. kindergartners received religious exemptions, allowing them to not get one or more vaccines. That group accounted for less than 0.2% of the total incoming class that year. For the 2024-25 school year, that number reached 870 — just over 1.3%.
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These Massachusetts parents sought religious exemptions to vaccines. We asked them why.

The reasons are deeply nuanced and varied, meaning the exemption covers a wide variety of circumstances.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.
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Springfield middle, elementary students get to be 'Superintendent for a Day'

Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.
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Massachusetts towns face a budget squeeze as Boston fiddles with funding

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 9d

State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in Massachusetts would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination.
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3 Northeast states banned religious exemptions for vaccines. What about Massachusetts?

State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in the Bay State would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay with Molly of Denali and her grandpa as they share their Alaska Native heritage through music, story, and song!

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 11d

The NEPM Book Club returns this month with a thrilling local read from local author Mattea Kramer. Don't miss a meeting or a Q&A with the author! Sign up now: nepm.org/bookclub

Promotional poster for "The Unintended" book club event featuring a Q&A with author Mattea Kramer on October 30 at 7 PM, sponsored by various organizations including NEPM and UMassFive. The poster features a large, yellow background with black swirls and text.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 12d

The Rundown looks at an immigration resolution in Holyoke, the end of casino mitigation payments from MGM Springfield and asks, is Massachusetts in a "soft secession?" https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-10/casino-mitigation-payments-massachusetts-soft-secession-holyoke-immigration-resolution

Casino mitigation payments, Massachusetts 'soft secession,' Holyoke immigration resolution

This week, western Mass. marks two years of war between Israel and Hamas, looks at a controversial immigration resolution in Holyoke, the end of casino mitigation payments from MGM Springfield and ask...

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 12d

The federal government shutdown has dragged into a second week. Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal of Springfield, a Democrat said the shutdown could last "a while longer."
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Neal: Public pressure could be key to resolving federal shutdown

The federal government shutdown has dragged into a second week. Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal of Springfield, a Democrat said the shutdown could last "a while longer."

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 12d

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 13d

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 14d

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 15d

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 16d

Changes to federal tax law will likely leave Massachusetts $650 million less in revenue this fiscal year. Lawmakers are scrambling for possible fiscal workarounds.
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Mass. faces a $650M budget gap, lacks federal data to guide lawmakers before looming deadline

Changes to federal tax law will likely leave Massachusetts $650 million less in revenue this fiscal year. Lawmakers are scrambling for possible fiscal workarounds.

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 16d

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New England Public Media @nepublicmedia.bsky.social · 17d

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