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Deerfield students shine at science fair

Deerfield students shine at science fair

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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, more than 100 young scientists ranging from kindergartners to 5th graders converged on Deerfield Elementary School’s science fair. A wide range of topics were covered the in the experiments. [caption id="attachment_16991" align="alignright" width="300"]

Margaret Ash, Benjamin Thomas, and Bobby Travayiakis.

Margaret Ash,...

Morin leads Wolverine girls to title game

Morin leads Wolverine girls to title game

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood and Walpole High School varsity girls basketball teams squared off against one another in the MIAA Division II South Sectional semifinals at Massasoit Community College on Monday evening. The Wolverines (14-7) earned their way to Monday night’s matchup with Walpole via a 55-43 victory over Plymouth-North in the...

Westwood churches celebrate Ash Wednesday

Westwood churches celebrate Ash Wednesday

Three Westwood churches observed a sacred Ash Wednesday beginning the 40 days of Lenten penance leading to the celebration of Easter. The ecumenical service was held at the First Parish Meeting House and included a congregation of members from First Baptist Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church....

Shoneman addresses Westwood Garden Club

Shoneman addresses Westwood Garden Club

On Thursday, February 23, the Westwood Garden Club had the pleasure of welcoming Thelma Shoneman to their meeting. She created six beautiful arrangements while narrating the expressive meanings of the flowers used in the designs. All arrangements were raffled off, including the arrangement pictured with Ms. Shoneman. The Garden Club wishes to remind the community that...

Picking, Webb propel Raiders to quarterfinal win

Picking, Webb propel Raiders to quarterfinal win

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a successful 14-5-1 (12-4 BSC) regular season, the Wellesley High School varsity boys hockey team earned the No. 2 overall seed in the 2017 MIAA Division I South Sectionals as well as a first-round bye. On Sunday night, the Raiders took to the ice at Canton Ice...

Emerging Artists Awards program rolling again

Emerging Artists Awards program rolling again

By Rama K. Ramaswamy Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS) is an organization dedicated to supporting students who are interested in participating in the fine and visual arts in the Wellesley Public Schools. Last year, WPSAS established an Emerging Artists Awards program for eighth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools. This year, they are expanding...

Wellesley Orchestra welcomes new listeners

Wellesley Orchestra welcomes new listeners

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Unfortunately, in today’s world, classical music has become somewhat of a forgotten genre. Audiences at the Boston Symphony Orchestra have high average ages, and many children grow up not knowing much about classical music other than what they hear in television commercials or through pre-loaded ringtones. The Wellesley Symphony...

Wheelock celebrates reading with Definition Day

Wheelock celebrates reading with Definition Day

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Last week was National Read Across America Day, but the Wheelock School took it a step further, celebrating reading for an entire week. Highlights included book character dress up day, crazy hat and socks day, and last, but not least, Definition Day. On Tuesday, all Wheelock students participated in...

Squirt B wins State Championship

Squirt B wins State Championship

The Medfield Squirt B team qualified for the Massachusetts Hockey State Tournament by beating Dedham 6-5 in the State play-downs in December. The tournament opened with the Medfield facing Billerica on Friday night. Medfield pulled off a 6-0 win, with goals scored by Aaron Ravech (3), Matt Dickson (2), and Max Grzeskowiak. With the first game...

Medfield jazzers recognized at Mingus Competition

Medfield jazzers recognized at Mingus Competition

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For the fourth time in seven years, the Medfield jazz band not only earned one of the few coveted spots in the national Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in New York at the Manhattan School of Music, but this time around, it also took home an "Outstanding Section" award for trumpets. The...

DS students on China exchange

DS students on China exchange

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The Dover Sherborn High School China exchange is in full swing. The participants this year are three seniors, Jennifer Mutch, Hannah Bruce and Charlie Mandel. They are accompanied by Christine Babson, a Spanish teacher at DS Middle School. Along with Mr. Babson, who participated in the first few weeks of travel with the...

Dover Foundation presenting ‘Guys & Dolls’

Dover Foundation presenting ‘Guys & Dolls’

The Dover Foundation is celebrating 70 years with “Guys & Dolls,” their 2017 Spring Musical, which will be performed May 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Mudge Auditorium. “Guys & Dolls” was performed by the Dover Foundation in 1963, 1983 and 2003, and this year will see many of those involved in previous productions return and join newcomers on stage in a fantastic rendition of...

Racial history revealed at Dover Library

Racial history revealed at Dover Library

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Craig Dudnick grew up in Evanston, Illinois, but his perspective on the town remained pretty narrow until he moved back years later. Living in the basement of an elderly friend who needed help, he was told numerous stories about the racial history of Evanston - how the town developed...

Needham’s Art in Bloom wows

Needham’s Art in Bloom wows

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham’s Art in Bloom can officially be deemed a time-honored tradition within town after its ninth annual year. This year’s celebration, on March 3, 4, and 5, was a bounding success. Housed primarily within the Needham Library, 68 pairings of art and flowers were spread throughout the building. In...

Needham Community Council holds annual celebration

Needham Community Council holds annual celebration

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Needham Community Council (NCC) has been around for 87 years. Throughout these many years, the NCC has done exceptional things for the community - everything from running Needham’s food pantry to offering English as a Second Language courses. For everything that the Council does, they take time on...

Walpole Library celebrates fifth anniversary

Walpole Library celebrates fifth anniversary

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It’s hard to imagine Walpole before the current Walpole Library, as it has become such a staple in the community. The new library building celebrated its fifth birthday this past week, an event marked by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library and the Library Trustees. “We saw this...

History of shadow puppets shines

History of shadow puppets shines

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter When most people imagine a puppet show, what comes to mind are pieces of fabric to slip over a hand, or perhaps a marionette, pulled by strings to move and walk. However, Wednesday at the Walpole Library, there was a whole different kind of puppet show. “Shadows Around the...

Atwater-Donnelly to play in Walpole

Atwater-Donnelly to play in Walpole

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The community is invited to join the United Church in Walpole on March 12 at 3:00 p.m. for a family-friendly afternoon of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance featuring the highly praised husband-and-wife duo, Atwater-Donnelly. The duo blends gorgeous vocals with an astounding array of instruments including the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, guitar,...

Corcoran guides Rebels in Super Eight opener

Corcoran guides Rebels in Super Eight opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The nucleus of Walpole High School’s success throughout this 2016-2017 hockey season has been the play of senior goaltender James Corcoran, who recorded more shutouts (12) than goals allowed (11) during the regular season. [caption id="attachment_17110" align="alignright" width="600"]

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Fogarty, Rebels conclude season in tournament

Fogarty, Rebels conclude season in tournament

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood and Walpole High School varsity girls basketball teams squared off against one another in the MIAA Division II South Sectional semifinals at Massasoit Community College on Monday evening. The Wolverines (14-7) earned their way to Monday night’s matchup with Walpole via a 55-43 victory over Plymouth-North...

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