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Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.
A 33-year-old harbor seal at Boston's New England Aquarium became an overnight internet sensation after cuddling his favorite rubber duck on camera. The heartwarming video captured Reggae kissing and hugging his yellow toy, melting hearts across social media.
A Massachusetts furniture store is putting $50 million on the line in a bold promotion tied to UConn basketball. If both Huskies teams reach the championship games and lose, customers get their furniture for free.
After nearly two decades of failed attempts, Maine's ambitious wind energy project is finally gaining momentum thanks to unprecedented collaboration between five New England states. The multistate effort could bring 1.2 gigawatts of clean wind power to the region by coordinating funding, transmission lines, and project selection. #
Two massive wind farms off Massachusetts and Rhode Island just proved they can power hundreds of thousands of homes through record cold and blizzards while saving millions on energy costs. Unlike fossil fuels that spike in price during winter, these clean energy giants delivered steady, affordable power when the region needed it most.
Two new offshore wind farms could have slashed winter energy shortfalls in half while saving ratepayers over $800 per megawatt-hour during peak demand. Union workers building turbines off the New England coast are proving clean energy means reliable power and good jobs.
Workers who built one of America's first major offshore wind farms 15 miles off Connecticut's coast share stories of stunning sunsets, intense training, and pride in powering their communities. The 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project just started delivering clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes.
After surviving two federal construction halts, the Revolution Wind offshore farm just delivered its first electricity to New England's grid. The massive clean energy project will soon power 350,000 homes and save the region half a billion dollars annually.
America's first offshore wind farms just proved their worth during New England's brutal winter, keeping hundreds of thousands of homes powered at stable prices while fossil fuel costs soared 60 percent. The success story comes as three more massive wind projects prepare to come online this spring.
High school students from across New England competed at MIT's first regional Science Bowl, with Lexington High School taking the win and a ticket to nationals. The new regional competition creates a pathway for young scientists to showcase their passion and knowledge.
A massive offshore wind farm just started delivering clean electricity to New England homes, marking a major comeback for U.S. renewable energy after recent federal setbacks. The 704-megawatt project is now 93% complete and represents one of the most powerful offshore wind developments in American history.
Maine's clean energy sector is creating thousands of good-paying jobs while making the state more energy independent. The industry grew faster than any other New England state between 2020 and 2024.
Maine added $3 billion to its economy through clean energy in 2024, with job growth three times faster than the state's overall workforce. The state is now leading all of New England in clean energy sector expansion.
Two massive offshore wind farms just started delivering clean energy to over 750,000 homes across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The projects pushed through legal challenges to complete construction and are already helping keep the lights on and energy costs down.
Revolution Wind just delivered its first clean energy to New England's grid while Vineyard Wind completed installing its final turbine, marking major victories for America's growing offshore wind industry. Together, these projects will soon power over 700,000 homes with renewable energy.
A massive offshore wind farm has started delivering clean electricity to New England, built by over 1,000 union workers and expected to save consumers $500 million yearly. The 704-megawatt project marks a major step forward in American renewable energy.
After battling two federal shutdown attempts, Revolution Wind officially started delivering clean energy to New England's grid Friday night. The offshore wind project will eventually power hundreds of thousands of homes and create over 2,000 jobs.
After decades of planning and a legal battle to resume construction, all 62 turbines at Vineyard Wind 1 are now complete and sending clean energy to New England homes. Massachusetts just crossed the finish line on a renewable energy milestone that seemed impossible just months ago.
A massive offshore wind farm just started delivering clean energy to New England, powering 350,000 homes while saving families up to $500 million yearly. Built by over 2,000 American workers, it's proof that green energy creates jobs and cuts costs at the same time.
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