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Chowdah Fest to take Walpole

Chowdah Fest to take Walpole

Barb Maiewski will serve up batches of chowder for the Annual Chowdah Fest at Union Congregational Church, 55 Rhoades Avenue in East Walpole, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31. Homemade clam chowder, vegetarian corn chowder, and Apple Harvest Fair fish chowder will be offered, along with sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Prices range from $3.50...

Rebels conclude incredible Super Eight run

Rebels conclude incredible Super Eight run

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor One of the best local high school sports stories this winter has been the incredible run to the Super Eight by the Walpole Rebels. Following an unbeaten 21-0-1 regular season, the Rebels earned the No. 7 seed and a play-in round date with perennial power Catholic Memorial on...

Society of Artists hosting Swinand critique

Society of Artists hosting Swinand critique

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On Tuesday, March 28, the Wellesley Society of Artists will hold the annual Margaret Fernside Memorial talk, which will feature an Art Critique by Susan Swinand. This event is free and open to the public and will provide an excellent opportunity to learn what an art expert sees that makes a painting a...

Davis offers first American look at Medici artist

Davis offers first American look at Medici artist

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medici family’s name is ubiquitous in history classes. The Italian family had economic, social, and artistic influences throughout their time of power in history. Carlo Dolci, a painter who found favor with the Medicis, earning him patronage, is one of the important historical figures that came to notoriety...

Magician David Oliver coming to WCC

Magician David Oliver coming to WCC

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This month, on March 21 at 4:00 p.m., the Wellesley Community Center (WCC) will present David Oliver as the next guest at Gil Stubbs’ World of Magic. David Oliver is a master of presenting classical magic in a contemporary manner. His magic has been featured on the Discovery Channel, “The Early Show” on CBS,...

Wellesley’s Richardson running for a cause

Wellesley’s Richardson running for a cause

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The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic and famous sporting events in the entire world, with all of those who take part in it running for their own personal reasons or beliefs. In 2017, one local athlete will take to the streets of Massachusetts on Patriots Day and run for what...

Raider hockey concludes in semifinals

Raider hockey concludes in semifinals

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 5-1 victory over Bay State Conference rival Natick on Sunday evening in the quarterfinal round in Canton, the Wellesley High School varsity boys hockey team traveled to Gallo Arena in Bourne for the South Sectional semifinals against another conference foe, Braintree. Despite an incredible defensive effort, the No....

Four DS skiers take home title

Four DS skiers take home title

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The Dover-Sherborn Middle School alpine ski team took to the slopes this past weekend to compete in the U12, U14, and U16 state championship races all across New England (Dartmouth, Mount Sunapee, Cranmore Mountain, Okemo). Garrett Theberge (U12), Ethan Sveen (U14) and Addie Atwood (U14) all took home first place in their respective...

Richard Smith is Thoreau at Community Center

Richard Smith is Thoreau at Community Center

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter For many, Henry David Thoreau remains a writer read in high school. His general principles and beliefs stick around somewhere within the brain, but he’s largely forgotten throughout most of the day. For some, however, Thoreau is a beacon of how one should live, his principles becoming deeply engrained...

Renowned WWI historian coming to Dover Historical Society

Renowned WWI historian coming to Dover Historical Society

The Dover Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 in the Dover Library, Lower Level Community Room. In addition to the election of officers and presentation of the 7th Annual Preservation Award, the featured speaker will be Paul Jankowski, the Raymond Ginger Professor of History at Brandeis University, who...

Discovering owls, nocturnal animals

Discovering owls, nocturnal animals

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Living in suburban Boston has many perks. Living mere minutes from the city while also being able to appreciate and immerse oneself in nature is just one in a list of many. However, despite this benefit, it can be hard to take advantage of both without proper direction. The...

Needham residents crowd coyote presentation

Needham residents crowd coyote presentation

By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent A high-pitched howl pierces the cold winter evening. Perhaps it is the call of the Eastern Coyote on the prowl as it searches for a mate. January through March is mating season for the Eastern Coyote, a canid native to North America and a relative of the grey wolf. Perhaps the...

Orion Ensemble to play Needham

Orion Ensemble to play Needham

The Needham Concert Society presents the Orion Ensemble in concert on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Needham, 858 Great Plain Avenue in Needham. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and students admitted free. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting the society. The program consists...

Medfield’s Johnsons receive new hope

Medfield’s Johnsons receive new hope

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter William Johnson is a junior at Medfield High School. He’s working hard to get through his classes, tackling such beasts as AP US History, while at the same time working with the basketball team, playing soccer, and applying to and checking out colleges. His mother will tell you that...

Vegetable gardening presentation this Saturday

Vegetable gardening presentation this Saturday

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Now is the perfect time to be planning a vegetable garden. Whether a novice gardener or an old hand, there’s nothing like hearing from an enthusiastic, knowledgeable expert to get prepared for the spring planting season. On Saturday, March 18, area gardeners will have the opportunity to get advice from an especially knowledgeable...

Fahey guides Wolverines to playoff wins

Fahey guides Wolverines to playoff wins

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 16-4-1 (7-3-1) regular season and a victory in the Fairleigh Dickinson Tournament on Martha’s Vineyard on February 19, the Westwood High School boys varsity hockey team took to the ice again on Wednesday evening to face Plymouth-South in the first round of the 2016-2017 MIAA Division...

Deerfield leans debate and respect

Deerfield leans debate and respect

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter During the school year, Deerfield Elementary offers short-term after-school enrichment classes run by the Deerfield PTO. A fundraiser for the PTO, these courses are offered during three terms – fall, winter, and spring – and run for six weeks each. One of the courses offered this winter term is...

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.

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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....

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