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Medfield celebrates Veterans Day

<strong>Medfield celebrates Veterans Day</strong>

By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Veterans Day is more than just a day off from school — it’s a day to honor and celebrate the veterans who have served and sacrificed for us so that we may live safely and freely. 

Different communities honor their veterans in...

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Memorial Day celebrated in Dover

Memorial Day celebrated in Dover

Sergeant First Class Rambo Tran talks about his time in the military, which included being deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

This year’s Memorial Day exercises were supposed to take place on the Dover Town House lawn, but...

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Dover Holiday Holiday House Tour Sunday

Dover Holiday Holiday House Tour Sunday
The Dover Library Holiday House Tour will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. This marks the 31st year of this popular event, which is held to benefit the library's many programs and services. A beautiful Farm Street Colonial is one of four houses featured on Tour this Sunday. The house was...
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This Old Town: Happy 100th Birthday, American Legion

This Old Town: Happy 100th Birthday, American Legion
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In 1919, following World War I, the American Legion was founded by veterans returning from Europe. Their mission was to benefit those veterans who served during any wartime. The actual beginnings of the American Legion began with a group of 20 officers who served in France in the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during...
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Dover pays respects to town’s veterans

Dover pays respects to town’s veterans
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Although Dover is a small town, many of its citizens have served for our country. On May 30, members of the community gathered in front of Town Hall to pay their respects to the men and women of Dover - and from all around the country - who lost...
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MCPE hosting community trivia night

MCPE hosting community trivia night
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education will host its annual trivia event on Friday, November 3, at the American Legion in Medfield. Teams of four adults will compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere to test their knowledge on a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, geography, history, arts and entertainment, and more. There...
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Beers for Books more than a fundraiser

Beers for Books more than a fundraiser
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On April 27, the basement of the American Legion was bustling with activity. The sounds of a live band reverberated through the walls, while the vague chatter of people having a great time were just about audible above the drums. Inside, all of this merriment was due to the...
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Islington Library hosts Connie Mayo

Islington Library hosts Connie Mayo
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On April 3, Aaron Cerullo was presented with a Certificate of Continuous Membership in the American Legion. This certificate was issued in grateful appreciation for faithful and dedicated allegiance to the ideals of The American Legion. Aaron Cerullo is a longtime and dedicated member of American Legion Post 320, Department and has been...
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Memorial Day at the American Legion

Memorial Day at the American Legion
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By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Intern Due to poor weather, the Memorial Day parade this year was canceled. However, the ceremonies were still conducted at the Beckwith Post 110 American Legion. Poor weather could not stop hundreds of Medfield citizens from cramming inside to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty to...
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