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Mt. Rushmore in Acton [PHOTOS]

Located in a former Acton quarry, the Contemporary Arts International features symposiums, classes, tours, events, and collaborative art. Sculptors Yin Peet and Viktor Lois have donated a Veteran's Day sculpture to Acton.

A mound of granite blocks in a former Acton quarry is being transformed into a mass of figurative sculptures. Accomplished with great skill and deep thought, this collaborative work is one of many projects underway at the Contemporary Arts International (CAI), founded in 1999 and launched in 2010. CAI president/director Yin Peet and artistic director Viktor Lois (pronounced Loys), both sculptors, share a vision for the CAI. This non profit offers an annual summer symposium with invited artists who create sculptures for new art archeology, tours and events, artistic collaborations, and classes, including several that are accredited by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Lois told the Acton Patch, "A thousand years from now, we hope…

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PHOTOS: Storms of Acton

In today's Viewfinder, Acton Patch takes a look back in photos of some of Acton's major storms since Acton Patch went live in December of 2010.

With Acton's recent brush of major destruction from Hurricane Irene, Acton Patch though this week's Viewfinder should highlight some of the major storms that has hit Acton since the winter.

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Viewfinder: What's On Your Lawn?

In today's viewfinder, Acton Patch highlights some of Acton's unique lawn decorations. We couldn't get them all, so Patch encourages you to upload yours and share with us.

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Viewfinder: Spring in the Acton Ponds: Video Slideshow

Here is a brief video slideshow of the local geese ducks.

This week's Viewfinder highlights the geese and ducks of Acton who have come back for the spring weather. Even though spring has not fully sprung, the pond birds of Acton have arrived. 

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