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Flume Gorge

Seven natural wonders in New England worth visiting this summer

Julia Furmanek April 22, 2021
The New England region is full of beautiful places to explore.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail. Service cuts to the commuter rail and MBTA ferry begin Saturday in an effort to curtail state spending. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA reduces commuter rail service, cuts weekend ferry service

Daniel Kool January 27, 2021
Fall 2020 commuter rail ridership was down roughly 92 percent compared to the previous year, while ferry ridership fell 88 percent, according to the MBTA.
Vanessa Bartlett/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: MBTA’s proposed service cuts overlook communities who rely on public transit

Editors November 16, 2020
If we continue to overlook our community’s needs, the barriers of wealth inequality and gentrification will only worsen in a time when we cannot afford them to.
Due to COVID-19 budget constraints, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering eliminating weekend commuter rail service, ferry service and some bus routes.  LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Proposed MBTA service cuts may harm commuters who rely on low-ridership lines

Samuele Petruccelli November 12, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority may eliminate weekend commuter rail service, ferry service and some bus routes to address COVID-19 budget challenges.  
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