Petition Starts Up To Prevent Lincoln Statue Removal In Boston

Petition Starts Up To Prevent Lincoln Statue Removal In Boston

A statue of the first Republican President of the United States is expected to be removed from Park Square in Boston after a vote from the city's Art Commission — but some are trying to rally support for keeping it.

Late last month, the Boston Art Commission voted 8-0 to remove what is known as the "Lincoln Statue."

Baker Administration Announces Eight Free Coronavirus Testing Locations
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Baker Administration Announces Eight Free Coronavirus Testing Locations

Tom Joyce

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's administration announced on Wednesday that there will be eight free coronavirus testing sites in the state from July 10 to August 14 in hopes of mitigating the spread of the virus.

The "Stop the Spread" initiative will have locations in Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Lawrence, Lynn, Lowell, Marlborough, and New Bedford, administration officials said.

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