PETA encourage safety around baby animals
      To the Editor: Spring has sprung, and baby animals are exploring their big new world. Here's what to do if you spot a baby animal: - Wait and watch. Most baby birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer, and other animals don't need humans' help- their parents are usually nearby.
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Recognizing another contributor
      To the Editor: Your recent editorial "200 Big Ones" does not tell the whole story. While correctly recognizing the Mt. Grace Land Conservation Trust and Ashburnham officials and representatives you failed to give credit to the organization which is principally responsible for this important preser...
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The numbers game
      The winners and losers switched places this week in the game of local aid. On Wednesday, the House and the Senate agreed to increase state aid to cities and towns in the FY08 budget by $235.1 million, a 4.9 percent hike over last year. The major increases are coming to Chapter 70 funding for publi...
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