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  "id": 4658159,
  "title": "Dam removal in Massachusetts reopened 10 miles of river and 354 acres for fish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dam-removal-in-massachusetts-reopened-10-miles-of-river-and-354-acres",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T13:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/massachusetts-removed-a-dam-that-had-blocked-the-town-river-for-more-than-100-years-the-project-reopened-10-miles-of-river-and-354-acres-of-spawning-habitat-for-migratory-fish/articleshow/133636802.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Demolition teams successfully took down the High Street Dam, reestablishing a ten-mile stretch of river access. This pivotal development has revitalized critical spawning and habitat areas for migratory fish species. The ambitious river restoration initiative was financially backed by both federal and state resources. Additionally, a newly designed bridge will facilitate flood management and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}