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Craig LeMoult

Reporter, WGBH

Craig produces sound-rich features and breaking news coverage for WGBH News in Boston. His features have run nationally on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition, as well as on PRI's The World and Marketplace. Craig has won a number of national and regional awards for his reporting, including two national Edward R. Murrow awards in 2015, the national Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi award feature reporting in 2011, first place awards in 2012 and 2009 from the national Public Radio News Directors Inc. and second place in 2007 from the national Society of Environmental Journalists. Craig is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Tufts University.

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Saturday

Sports

A boat of octogenarians rowers is competing in Boston

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Thousands of rowers are in Boston this weekend for the world's largest 3-day rowing regatta. One boat has eight rowers and a coxswain who are all in their 80s or almost there.

A boat of octogenarians rowers is competing in Boston

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Monday

Health

A dental hygienist shortage has dentist offices struggling to schedule patients

Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.

A dental hygienist shortage has dentist offices struggling to schedule patients

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Monday

When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short

A pulse oximeter is worn by Brown University professor Kimani Toussaint. The devices have been shown in research to produce inaccurate results in dark-skinned people, and Toussaint's lab is developing technology that would be more accurate, regardless of skin tone. Craig LeMoult hide caption

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When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short

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These devices measure blood oxygen levels and can help identify when patients are dangerously ill. But research shows they can deliver misleading results for people with darker skin.

When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short

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Saturday

Race

Some white congregations are paying to use hymns written by enslaved African people

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Some white congregations are paying what they're calling "royalites" when they sing hymns that come from the Negro spiritual tradition. They say it's a matter of racial justice.

Some white congregations are paying to use hymns written by enslaved African people

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Saturday

With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

Wellesley high schooler Andrew Song plays baritone sax in the jazz band. Craig LeMoult/GBH hide caption

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Education

With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

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With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.

With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

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Wednesday

Education

Music classes are back in school this year, finally indoors and off Zoom

For many students, band and choir classes were a far cry from normal last year — students practiced outside or over Zoom. With students back in school this fall, music classes look almost normal.

Music classes are back in school this year, finally indoors and off Zoom

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Sunday

After A Year Of Mostly Cancellations, Bookings Are Back For Many Event Venues

Paul DeLorenzo is general manager at Danversport, an event venue featuring a 10,000-square-foot ballroom with a 900-person capacity. He thought 2020 was going to be their best year ever until the pandemic forced him to close. DeLorenzo is hopeful capacity limits will increase soon. Craig LeMoult/WGBH hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

After A Year Of Mostly Cancellations, Bookings Are Back For Many Event Venues

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Phones are once again ringing at event spaces that were largely closed during the pandemic. And venues are starting to navigate the new normal as people being to plan long-postponed celebrations.

After A Year Of Mostly Cancellations, Bookings Are Back For Many Event Venues

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Monday

Feeling Cooped Up? Let Your Mind Fly Free With 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Feeling Cooped Up? Let Your Mind Fly Free With 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'

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People sheltering-in-place due to the coronavirus pandemic may want to know more about the lives of the birds they see outside their window. Illustrator David Allen Sibley's new book might help.

Feeling Cooped Up? Let Your Mind Fly Free With 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'

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Sunday

Author Interviews

David Allen Sibley Takes You Bird-Watching Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

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The author of "The Sibley Guide to Birds" has a new book aimed at people who want to know more about the lives of the birds they see out their windows.

David Allen Sibley Takes You Bird-Watching Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

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Wednesday

National

Columbia Gas To Pay Record Fine For 2018 Massachusetts Gas Explosions

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The gas utility responsible for fires and explosions across three communities north of Boston in 2018 is pleading guilty to violating federal safety regulations — and will pay a record fine.

Columbia Gas To Pay Record Fine For 2018 Massachusetts Gas Explosions

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Sunday

Saturday

National

The End Of A Massachusetts Magic Institution

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Magicians in New England are mourning the end of an era. A beloved Massachusetts magic store has closed its doors. For years, it was a place to trade tricks and swap stories.

The End Of A Massachusetts Magic Institution

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Monday

Animals

Researchers Worry Right Whales Could Be Harmed During Seismic Testing

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Oil and gas companies will do seismic testing to see what's under the ocean floor, part of the Trump administration's push to expand drilling. Experts say that could harm some endangered animals.

Researchers Worry Right Whales Could Be Harmed During Seismic Testing

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Tuesday

National

Wynn Resort Executives Face Questioning To Determine If Boston-Area Casino Can Open

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Massachusetts is reconsidering a decision to issue a casino license for Wynn resorts. Hearings center on sexual harassment allegations against company founder and former CEO Steve Wynn.

Wynn Resort Executives Face Questioning To Determine If Boston-Area Casino Can Open

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Thursday

National

Pipeline Safety Act Deters New Safety Regulations On Natural Gas Pipelines

A quirk in the Pipeline Safety Act makes it hard to toughen safety regulations on natural gas pipelines to avoid deadly explosions. The act is up for renewal this year.

Pipeline Safety Act Deters New Safety Regulations On Natural Gas Pipelines

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Monday

Sports

Boston Celebrates Red Sox World Series Championship Over L.A. Dodgers

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The city of Boston is celebrating another World Series win, after the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night for their fourth championship since 2004.

Boston Celebrates Red Sox World Series Championship Over L.A. Dodgers

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Sunday

National

With Temperatures Dropping, Mass. Residents Still Lack Heat Weeks After Gas Fires

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Following a series of major gas explosions, many residents are still without heat or hot water. As temperatures begin to drop, people are questioning when their homes will be warm again.

With Temperatures Dropping, Mass. Residents Still Lack Heat Weeks After Gas Fires

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Friday

National

Thousands Of Massachusetts Residents Without Gas Service A Month After Explosions

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Crews are working to replace pipelines, but with temperatures expected to drop, officials are also arranging alternative housing, including trailer parks.

Thousands Of Massachusetts Residents Without Gas Service A Month After Explosions

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Friday

National

Massachusetts Gas Leaks Set Off Series Of Explosions

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Three Massachusetts communities are recovering from a series of natural gas explosions that rocked the region on Thursday. At least one person was killed. Residents have a lot of questions.

Massachusetts Gas Leaks Set Off Series Of Explosions

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Thursday

Got Lobster? Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten Trap Industry

The steel used to build lobster traps like these, stacked up outside a fish market on Martha's Vineyard, is getting pricier, thanks to new tariffs. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

Got Lobster? Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten Trap Industry

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The factory that makes wire mesh used in the majority of North American lobster traps says steel tariffs will spike the cost of their product, and lobstermen will bear the brunt of the higher prices.

Got Lobster? Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten Trap Industry

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Wednesday

NECCO-Mania: Fans Stock Up On Chalky Wafers In Case Candy Company Folds

Rumors of the NECCO maker's impending demise have sparked a renewed interest in its products — especially its famous chalky-tasting wafers that some people love to hate. Dina Rudick/Boston Globe via Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

NECCO-Mania: Fans Stock Up On Chalky Wafers In Case Candy Company Folds

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Rumors of the impending demise of NECCO have sparked a renewed interest in the company's products — especially its famous, eponymous, chalky wafers that some people love to hate.

NECCO-Mania: Fans Stock Up On Chalky Wafers In Case Candy Company Folds

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Tuesday

National

As New England Gets Another Cold Blast, A Reminder That Winter's Not Over Yet

New England is getting whacked with yet another "nor'easter." High winds and heavy snow have cancelled flights and rail service and made driving nearly impossible in some parts of the region.

As New England Gets Another Cold Blast, A Reminder That Winter's Not Over Yet

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Saturday

Sports

Paralympians Say Wheelchair Curling Opens Up Possibilities

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The U.S. Paralympic wheelchair curling team says the sport changed its members lives. Before they left for South Korea, two U.S. team members shared their sport with paralyzed veterans.

Paralympians Say Wheelchair Curling Opens Up Possibilities

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Sunday

When Being An Olympic Snowboarder Doesn't Pay The Bills

Omar Visintin of Italy, Konstantin Schad of Germany, Jonathan Cheever and Tim Watter of Switzerland compete during the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in France in December. Laurent Salino/Agence Zoom/Getty Images hide caption

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The Torch

When Being An Olympic Snowboarder Doesn't Pay The Bills

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Some Olympians are able to train year-round to be at the top of their game. Others, like snowboarder Jonathan Cheever, also need to have a regular job.

When Being An Olympic Snowboarder Doesn't Pay The Bills

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