Jan 3rd, 2009 · It's wildcard playoff weekend in the NFL. Last year New England made it to the Superbowl undefeated. This year, they're out. What else makes this season a 180-degree turn from last year? Guest host Ari Shapiro talks with Weekend Edition's Howard Bryant about the big NFL playoff matchups this weekend.
Dec 15th, 2008 · Bowl & Board, a family-owned chain of housewares stores in New England, is trying to boost its sales — and morale — with creative promotions. Despite drastic cost-cutting measures, sales are sinking. With the economy in recession, it's possible the chain may have to close at least two locations.
Dec 14th, 2008 · An ice storm that cut through a swath of upstate New York and New England late last week has left hundreds of thousands of homes without heat, electricity or warm water. In New Hampshire, a cold snap has only compounded problems — utility officials there say power in some parts of the state may not be restored for several days. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein spent part of Friday night with one family that lost power.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Ten-term Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays is the last Republican House member from New England. This year, with an unpopular president and a well-financed opponent in Democrat Jim Himes, Shays finds himself in a very vulnerable position.
Jul 29th, 2008 · In the new PBS documentary, "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North," producer Katrina Browne follows her family's journey as they learn their ancestors were among the nation's biggest slave traders. Browne and her co-producer Juanita Brown talk about the film and how it changed a New England family's perception of their past.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · High fuel prices are keeping many New England fishing boats in the docks. Economists predict that if fuel prices stay this high, many fishermen will be forced out of business.
Jun 11th, 2008 · It isn't even summer yet, and people in New England are already fretting about how they'll pay to heat their homes next winter. The region relies heavily on home heating oil, and prices are well above $4 a gallon. Some families barely made it through last winter's expensive heating season. Susan Sharon reports from Maine Public Radio.
Apr 10th, 2008 · A New England senior-citizens' choir that covers pop and rock tunes prepares for its next show in Stephen Walker's documentary; the geriatrock stylings are amusing but also a testament to the singers' commitment to stayin' alive.