Lampman, Raider soccer begin 2017 strong
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Nora Searle Fun Run coming soon
The fourth annual Nora Searle Memorial Fun Run to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be held on Sunday, October 1, rain or shine. With an 8:00 a.m. start at the Pine Hill Elementary School in Sherborn, the Fun Run will finish at the Dover-Sherborn Regional Schools athletic fields, in Dover. The 4.02-mile Fun Run winds...
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Needham Junior Football kicks off 2017
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Needham kicked off its 2017 youth football season with a full lineup of games in Weymouth. Torrential rains made for some tough conditions, but the Needham gridiron squads stood strong. Needham went 1-3 in the competitive divisions and travels to Newton next week.
A Squad – Weymouth 19, Needham 8 – The eighth grade...
Patel joins Dover Eyes
Dr. Linda Wirth of Dover Eyes has announced a new addition to the staff. Dr. Purvi Patel will be joining the team at 2 Whiting Rd. Optometrist Patel resides in Dover with her husband and three daughters. She completed her education at SUNY College of Optometry as well as a postgraduate residency in ocular disease...
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Local runners sprint to Dover Dash
As it has for the last two years, the third annual Dover Dash 5K delighted the community.
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Pollard parents create new teachers’ space
Parents from Pollard worked tirelessly on creating a new teachers’ space at Pollard Middle School this summer.
With a volunteer interior designer, a volunteer photographer, and many parents, the space was transformed to a wonderful work area and lunch space for teachers....
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With a volunteer interior designer, a volunteer photographer, and many parents, the space was transformed to a wonderful work area and lunch space for teachers....
NEF accepting fall ’17 grant apps
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For over 25 years, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) has funded over 650 grants to fund innovative and enriching programs at each public school in Needham. The Education Foundation is seeking input from members of the community with ideas to enhance their child's learning experience or school community.
The NEF is now accepting applications...
VFW hosts Vegas Nite
Plugged In celebrates Rose O’Malley
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The Plugged In community recently held a special going-away party for Plugged In teacher and all around amazing human being Rose O’Malley. Rose's path now leads her to Philadelphia and a new musical adventure.
More than 15 years ago, Rose was in Plugged In's very first band. She was an important part of that...
Boosters hosting Sprint Triathlon
The Dover-Sherborn Boosters will host it's 13th annual Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, September 17. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. at Farm Pond in Sherborn with a .25 mile swim in this pristine pond followed by a 14.8 mile bike ride through the scenic roads of Sherborn and Dover. The race culminates with a 3.4...
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Friday night lights return to Westwood
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School football team returned to the gridiron for their 2017 season opener on Friday night under the lights at home against Pembroke, beginning a new era of Wolverines football with first-year head coach Brad Pindel. Senior captain Jake Antonucci led the Wolverine offense in seemingly...
MCPE invites community to Medfield Day booth
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is celebrating its 30th year, and is inviting the community to visit their Medfield Day booth, located in front of the Montrose School. The MCPE will be hosting our annual free book raffle for kids of all ages, and will be handing out free tote bags....
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Brownies raising funds for Harvey victims
A Westwood Brownie troop has connected with a Girl Scout troop in Houston, TX, where many of the girls have lost their homes and belongings in the massive floods of Hurricane Harvey. To raise money and offer support for their families, the Westwood Brownie troop will be holding a huge yard sale/bake sale on 129...
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St. Mark’s Greek Fest this weekend
St. Mark’s Orthodox Cathedral of Westwood will present its third annual St. Mark’s Greek Fest on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, on the church grounds at 340 Clapboardtree Street.
The festival will run on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be authentic homemade...
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Vine Lake hosts lively treasure hunt
Author Lin to address Westwood Library
Jennifer Lin, a former China correspondent for The Philadelphia Inquirer, will discuss her family memoir, "Shanghai Faithful: Betrayal and Forgiveness in a Chinese Christian Family," at the Westwood Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
Within the next decade, China could have more Christians than any country in the world. Through the 150-year saga...
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Local Republicans hold candidate forum
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The Norfolk County Republican Committee, along with the Walpole Republican Town Committee, Mass Young Republicans, and Youth Conservatives of Mass, held a “Meet and Greet,” followed by a “Candidates Forum” for the Republican Primary candidates in the Mass State Senate Bristol/Norfolk District Special Election.
The well-attended event was held at Napper Tandy’s in Walpole...
Doctor Who Club meets in Westwood
The Doctor Who Club meets weekly on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Westwood Library on 660 High Street. The meetings involve discussions of both old and new Doctor Who series, as well as viewings of episodes.
Interested parties are encouraged to sign up at www.doctorwhoclub.org, and to email DoctorWhoClub@yahoo.com with any questions....
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Special election set for September 19
There will be a special state primary election to replace State Senator James Timilty on Tuesday, September 19, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at The Center on 1 Ice House Road in Medfield. All four Medfield precincts will report to The Center for voting.
The Democratic ballot will contain Paul R. Feeney and Edward R....
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Youth Lacrosse opens spring registration
Registration for the Westwood Youth Lacrosse spring season will open for the spring 2018 season on September 15. Westwood Youth Lacrosse is open to new and experienced male players who are in grades 1-8.
To register, visit www.westwoodyouthlacrosse.com and look for the "Register Now" button. Individuals are encouraged to sign up by December 1 to...
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