Massachusetts
The heat wave of the past three days is projected to end Thursday morning.
Ayu Suryawan
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NEPM
We visit MASS MoCA to hear from the co-founders of Bang on a Can before LOUD weekend, David Lang, Julia Wolfe and Michael Gordon. Plus, we listen to a percussive performance from Jason Treuting of Sō Percussion.
Tony Dunne
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NEPM
We discuss how a new state budget could aid local homeowners with crumbling foundations, relicensing hydropower facilities in Franklin County, talks of reinstating “happy hour” for Mass. restaurants and bars and more.
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