After a temporary closure to focus on essential animal husbandry tasks, the Dutton Trout Hatchery is now fully open to the public seven days a week from 9am to 3pm.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
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New England families set to benefit from new public preschools
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