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Ukrainian Academic Takes Refuge In Medford Thanks To Tufts Program Ukrainian Academic Takes Refuge In Medford Thanks To Tufts Program
Ukrainian Academic Takes Refuge In Medford Thanks To Tufts Program The work of a lifetime does not stop because of political or humanitarian crises, at least for academics supported by Tufts University's Scholars at Risk program. Tufts has participated in the international umbrella program "Scholars at Risk" since 2011, according to the university. The program has recently expanded and is currently supporting four academics from war-torn countries, two from Afghanistan and two from Ukraine. Volodymr Dubovyk, who has a permanent position in Ukraine as an associate professor at Odesa Mechnikov National University, now holds a temporary position as a visiti…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Wakefield Students Repair Car Donated To Afghani Refugee With Young Child Wakefield Students Repair Car Donated To Afghani Refugee With Young Child
Wakefield Students Repair Car Donated To Afghani Refugee With Young Child An Afghani refugee can get to work on his own, and even pick up more shifts, after automotive technology students repaired a vehicle donated from the non-profit organization Second Chance Cars. The refugee, whose name cannot be released, immigrated to America after assisting US military forces during the war in Afghanistan.  He was using ride share services to get to work and transport his young child, but the costs of these services were mounting.  Northeast Metro Tech Automotive Technology students refurbished a 2006 Honda Accord for the man, repairing and reinforcing the …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad
Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad A Massachusetts native was the only one who lost his life during an army training exercise in Georgia earlier this week.   Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Clark, a Springfield native who was a resident of the town of Bolton in Tolland County, Connecticut, was killed when he and eight other soldiers were struck by lightning at Training Area 26 in Fort Gordon, the US Army said in a release. He was 41 years old. Earlier Report: US Soldier From Tolland County Killed By Lightning Strike Sgt. Clark served in the Army Reserve for more than 22 years and was deployed four times in Iraq and Afghanistan. …

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by David Cifarelli
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Fallen Somerville Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' Fallen Somerville Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero'
Fallen Somerville Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' The Somerville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Randy Isaacs, who died unexpectedly this week. Officer Isaacs was a 15-year veteran with the department and a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, Somerville Police said. He served as a Master Sergeant on the 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in addition to multiple tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan.  "Officer Isaacs is a true American Hero, who dedicated his life to service," Somerville Police said. "His bright personality has left a deep impact on all that knew him."  It is with great sadness that we announce the p…

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by David Cifarelli