It is every parent’s worse nightmare.
A 3-year-old goes missing and can’t be found. Such was the case in Medfield during the winter of 1936 when 3-year-old Dale Tibbetts went missing. The young boy was last seen by his parents at 11:15 a.m. playing in the yard during the morning of January 15, 1936.
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
New England has a few standout treats that have become synonymous with the region: fluffernutters, whoopie pies, fig newtons, and more. Susan Mara Bregman, author and sweets lover herself, came to Wellesley Free Library to share some of the history she uncovered when researching for her book New England...
The Huntington Education Department announces the top five students in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington with the Mass Cultural Council and nationwide by the National Endowment for the Arts. The 21st annual Massachusetts state finals were held at the Old South Meeting House this past Sunday, March 8, 2026, with twelve...
By Bill Gilman Managing Editor
A sightseeing helicopter crash off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, has claimed the lives of a married couple with deep ties to Needham.
Patrick Haskell, 59, and Margaret Rimmler, 65, were two of the three people killed when their tour helicopter, operated by Airborne Aviation,...
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Elementary school teacher by day and musician by night, Joe Rich is working on his third album titled “King of Goodbyes,” scheduled for release in September. Not surprisingly, the singer/songwriter, who says he loves words and clever phrasing, teaches Language Arts at Blessed Sacrament School in Walpole.
“I want...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On the weekend of March 21-22, the Walpole Youth Basketball Association (WYBA) hosted its 23rd annual 3-on-3 tournament for 203 boys and 95 girls in grades 2-8 at the Walpole Middle School.
Under the leadership of 3v3 Coordinator Khalil Samara, the players comprised 88 teams who participated in the...
Walpole’s Teagan McNicholas, a student at Old Post Road Elementary School, recently earned 1st place in the Kindergarten & 1st Grade Division of the 2026 Massachusetts School Library Association Bookmark Contest.
The award was announced on Sunday, March 29. The ceremony took place at An Unlikely Story bookstore, in Plainville. The bookstore...
The Neponset River Regional Chamber will host its annual "Taste of the Region" on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together the area's top culinary talents for a single-night showcase of local food and drink.
The event, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton, serves...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
If you aren’t familiar with the Dover Foundation after their 79th year of performing for charity, it’s high time you get acquainted in time for their 80th anniversary.
Though you may have missed their 79th annual performance, this year’s being a fantastic rendition of Fiddler...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With spring on the horizon and people anxious to get back in the garden, it was the perfect time for Dover Town Library to host Composting 101.
Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens hosted an informal lecture to help everyone understand the basics of compost and be ready...
To the Editor,
I am writing again to once again thank our Dover police department for its committment to the members of our community.
Two months ago, I wrote a letter to thank the Fire and Police Departments for rescuing a dog stranded on the ice on the Charles River and...
To the Editor:
Many residents have been closely following the Pollard school project—attending meetings, participating in public comment, and submitting written questions. On July 9th, two listening sessions were held at the Pollard School auditorium, with the Superintendent serving as both presenter and moderator.
Following those sessions, a number of residents observed...
