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Dover hosts Hour of Code

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Each and every person uses computers every single day, whether it’s a smart phone, a car, a watch, or a television. However, many are not aware of the actual inner workings of computers and the capabilities that they offer. John Quackenbush decided to try to change that by leading...
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Giving thanks for angels among us

By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent A profound friendship can grow out of the most desperate of circumstances. For my family, all it took was one phone call. People come into our lives when we least expect it — and some are like angels sent from God. Gretchen Wagner was ours. It’s Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and here we...
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Camy/David run/walk coming to Walpole

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While it started small 16 years ago to honor two Walpole natives, the USATF-certified Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk has grown to become much more - a celebration, a competitive race, a fundraiser for local charities, and a place for reunions and gatherings. “It always amazes me not only how much this...
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Bloodmobile returns to Westwood

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Your blood donation on Saturday, August 6, will help avert a seasonal crisis that often occurs when many would-be donors are not available. Vacation time or not, the need for whole blood is constant at the Dana-Farber and Brigham & Women’s hospitals, and their bloodmobile will be in Westwood once again on Saturday, August...
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Walpole resident running in the Boston Marathon

By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Walpole resident Erin Collins will be running for the second time in the Boston Marathon on April 18 to support the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. With less than a week away before the big day, she is busy preparing for the marathon. After losing a lot of training time due to...
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