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Concerns about Wheelock’s allegiances, nonetheless, ran throughout 1775. In July, for example, the College’s senior class had asked that no public Commencement be held at its graduation out of worry ...

FRAMINGHAM — Given its proximity to Lexington and Concord, it's no wonder Framingham has connections to the American Revolution. Next month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of ...