State purchases conservation areas in So. Eastern Mass

State purchases conservation areas in So. Eastern Mass

Written by Michael Norton

The Department of Conservation and Recreation on June 26 acquired vast parcels of "ecologically significant" land in Lakeville and Freetown that will serve as wildlife habitat and places for the public to visit and explore. The Baker administration announced the acquisition of 690 acres of land on Tuesday.

Local study abroad programs venture into hot spots
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Local study abroad programs venture into hot spots

Associated Press

Written by Collin Binkley

BOSTON (AP) — Some U.S. colleges with overseas-study programs won't touch Ukraine. Tufts University, on the other hand, is drawn to the turmoil in the former Soviet republic, which the U.S. State Department deemed dangerous for travel.

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