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‘We Did It For You!’ to live-stream

The California cast of “We Did It For You!” stands behind the play’s creator, Thea Iberall.

The coronavirus has changed the way we interact with each other. Theatre is no different. As a result, the producers of "We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History" have...

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Missing cat: Seamus

A medium sized orange and white cat named Seamus was lost on Sunday from Hartford Street in Medfield. He is a very timid house cat. Individuals with information on Seamus' whereabouts are asked to contact Kathy Davidson at (617-872-2240).

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Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter (adopter can change his name) was found with his mom, Jelly, in the middle of a road in West Virginia. Both were skinny and injured but luckily were found by a good samaritan who put them put them in her car and took them to her home. She tried to find...

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Coco and Winnie

Coco and Winnie are approximately six month old guinea pigs that were purchased a few months ago to be pets for children. Unfortunately the family is moving and can't take them along, so we are looking for a home for them willing to make a lifetime commitment. They are very cute, but were...

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Jeannine Adams

Jeannine (Earnshaw) Adams of Dedham, formerly of Medfield, passed peacefully on May 16, 2020 at the age of 88. Jeannine was the daughter of the late George Edward Earnshaw Jr. and the late Jane Levis Carter. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 62 years William (Bill) Adams, and was the...

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Alice Wheeler

Alice (Frankenhauser) Wheeler, 67, of Medfield, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020 after a long battle with ALS. 

She is survived by her loving husband Gary Wheeler of Medfield, daughter Robin (Wheeler) Mailhot of Woburn, son Brian Wheeler, her sister Janet Watson of Marco Island,...

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Husband arrested in Dover woman’s murder

A 45-year-old Dover mother has been found dead in an outdoor area not far from her home, and her husband has been charged with her murder, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Dover Chief of Police Peter A. McGowan.

Kathleen McLean was last seen in her...

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Former Celtic Johnny McCarthy passes away

Former Celtics point guard Johnny McCarthy has passed away. McCarthy, who spent the 1963-64 season with the NBA champion Celtics, was 86 years old.

Locally, McCarthy was as well known for the athletic excellence of his grandchildren as he was for his own NBA career. McCarthy's grandson, Johnny, played for...

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Dover COA sponsoring live webinar

The Dover Council on Aging is sponsoring a webinar on Friday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m., called 12 Tips For Boosting Your Immune System with Tricia Silverman. Silverman is a registered dietician and wellness coach, and is offering this program live via Zoom.

The program will be rebroadcast on Dover-Sherborn...

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Author Lamenzo mentors nine local students

Nine students from Mitchell Elementary and High Rock have been working on writing and illustrating their own children’s book in a program called Writing + Publishing with Jacky. Local Author Jacky Lamenzo created a program to teach children the process she took to write her own children’s book, "Addy Wants to Fit In."

Fuel Our Heroes raises awareness, funds

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists in and around Boston, a group of local Dartmouth and Harvard students have joined a national student-run campaign, Fuel Our Heroes, in order to raise awareness and funds for medical professionals who risk their lives on the frontlines each day fighting this virus.

Since the...

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Legion Post 209 extends scholarship deadline

The George B. Preston American Legion Post 209 has been serving veterans and other members of the community for over a century. It has been awarding scholarships to Dover Sherborn High School graduates since before the school was built. This year, due to the public health emergency forcing early school closure, there were...

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Candidates Forum, Wednesday, May 13

A Westwood Candidates Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m.

The Westwood, Walpole and Dedham League of Woman Voters and Westwood Media Center will have a look at the candidates for the upcoming election on June 2, 2020.

The candidates will be participating...

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Visual arts awards program open

Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS) has announced the continuation of a visual arts awards program in its public school district. The Emerging Artist Awards (EAA) for Wellesley High School juniors will award two (2) scholarships for art portfolio development. Each scholarship is to be used for summer intensive art courses or fall...

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League School announces Virtual Challenge 5K

Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, through Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m., members of the community are invited to run/walk their own 5K, at their own pace, with whomever they choose. Individuals can run or jog, walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, around their neighborhood, or...

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Update provided on Dale School Project

Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden and School Building Committee Chair Mike Quinlan have provided on the Feasibility Study process of the Dale Street School Building Project.

The District submitted its Preliminary Design Program (PDP) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on March 27. Approval of the PDP by the MSBA marks...

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HAWC announces 2020-2021 Executive Board

The Hannah Adams Woman's Club has elected its Executive Board for the 2020-2021 year. The officers are listed as follows:

President Theresa Knapp, First Vice President for Programs Martha Colabella; Second Vice President for Ways & Means Mary Patch; Recording Secretary Gayle Manning; Treasurer Nancy Dearness; Corresponding Secretary Kelly Scobbo;...

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A very happy birthday from ATC

One thousand feet of social distancing brought Andover youth Jake Falk closer than ever to friends and community last week. When Above the Clouds (ATC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, postponed Jake’s scheduled Dream Flight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to offer him a different type of aviation experience in the interim, just...

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Dover Selectmen alter deadlines during pandemic

The Dover Board of Selectmen voted on April 16 to adopt the following special options to respond to the impact of the current State of Emergency on Dover taxpayers.

Firstly, taxpayers have until June 1 to apply for property tax exemptions and deferrals. This includes the hardship deferral for those...

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