The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill designed to ban the sale of high-calorie sodas and salty and sugary snacks in elementary and high schools. The House passed a similar bill in January. The Senate bill would require state health officials to develop nutritional standards for all food sold in public schools, including snacks and sodas sold in vending machines. The bill would also require schools to sell fresh fruits and vegetables, ban deep fried foods and require students be taught about nutrition and exercise.
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Photo Galleries
The Horses At Nevins Farm, Methuen
Nevins Farm, in Methuen, is the only MSPCA facility in the Northeast that accepts horses. If you want to adopt one, give them a call.
Young Artists of Massachusetts
Winners of the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Contest are on display at the State Transportation Building. Work by students from across the state fills the large open area on the second floor.
Doors of Salem
These are a few doors from the old section of Salem, Massachusetts...including a door from the House of the Seven Gables.
The Hole in Downtown Crossing
Boston Mayor Tom Menino is pressuring a developer to fill the big hole in Downtown Crossing.
9/11 Memorial at Logan Airport
Pictures of the September 11th Memorial at Logan Airport. Logan is where the two planes that struck the World Trade Center towers took off from on September 11, 2001.
Kars4Kids Car Donation
Kars4Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services for underprivileged children. Some of their programs include mentoring, parent education, camp programs, and family retreats. By providing the children with emoti
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