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Dover Sherborn’s canine star debuts

The Dover Sherborn Middle School play is set to have a novice actor take the stage this winter. Sunny, a three-and-a-half-year-old Golden Retriever, will be playing the role of Sandy the Pup in the December production of Annie.

“It’s really fun to work with Sunny,” said Brynn Cullum, an eighth-grade...

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Wolverines triumph on Senior Night

By Owen Ziegler

Community Contributor 

On the night of October 22, the Westwood Wolverines boys varsity soccer team, with a record of 6-3-4, played against the Norwood Mustangs, with a record of 1-11-1. With the chances in their favor the Wolverines looked to be the sure favorites...

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DSHS presents: Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”

By Frederic Courtin

Community Contributor 

The Dover Sherborn High School Drama Program is excited to invite the community to witness a new twist on the classic tale of ambition, guilt and fate in their upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Performances are in Mudge Auditorium on Friday, November...

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New graduation requirement at Westwood High School

Westwood High School (WHS) educators have come up with an answer to a question students have long asked about math: “When am I ever going to use this?”  The answer is now “every single day” thanks to a new Financial Literacy class which is now a graduation requirement at WHS.

Walpole swimming reaches for sectionals

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.

Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...

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McGowan leads Walpole Cheer growth

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Scott McGowan is in his second year as head coach of the Walpole Cheer team, and his leadership has made a noticeable impact. This year, the squad has grown to 29 members, including two boys who cheer at competitions. In...

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The Church of the Advent calls Rev. Lynn Campbell as Rector

The Episcopal Church of the Advent recently voted to confirm the Reverend Lynn Campbell’s call to the tenured position of Rector after serving the last two and half years as the Priest-in-Charge. Over the past year, guided by Jesus’ commandment to “love one another as I have loved you,” she has worked with...

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Walpole Steps Up to Clash with Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...

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Cross Country teams chase success

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports  Reporter

In cross country, a team’s success hinges on its fifth-place runner—every runner and every second count. The finishing positions of the top five runners are summed, and the lowest score wins.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the...

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DS Boys’ Soccer delivers strong first half

The DS High School boys soccer team is off to a hot start as they start the season with a record of 7-2-2. This year’s edition is an experienced group, led by a core of upperclassmen who were key members of last year’s team.  Twelve members of the roster were part of the...

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Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of Westwood are so delighted and proud that there are four Girl Scouts from our community who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award the Girl Scouts offers. Less than five percent of Girl Scouts achieve this honor. As described by Girl...

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Walpole Porkers crush Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The undefeated defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team continued their journey to another state championship on Monday September 16, 2024 under the lights at Walpole High School, where the Porkers found a 8-0 victory over Needham. 

Walpole girls’ soccer locks Needham in a tie

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.

Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...

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51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

By Joe Curran

Community Contributor 

Last Monday, September 2, marked the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. The event, which consists of a 10k, a 5k and a youth mile, serves as the main fundraiser for Walpole High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Program....

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Boys’ Soccer kicks off fall season

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ soccer began their season under perfect weather on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex in Walpole as they faced the Wamps of Braintree. While Braintree came away with a 1-0 victory, Walpole...

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WHS performer has a taste for the classics

Not many high school students would tell you they prefer listening to Frank Sinatra over today’s hit makers, but rising senior at Westwood High School (WHS), William Daniel Russell took a liking to the classics as a youngster.

“I spent my entire childhood singing,” said Russell. “My parents raised me...

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“Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” comes to SCC

The Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama program, in its 17th year, will present the hilarious, family-friendly interactive dinner theater show, “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” from August 13st - 24th at 6:30 pm at the Sherborn Community Center (SCC).  Student actors from grade 6-12 will serve up this engaging whodunit along with a three course...

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Alyssa Jean MacKinnon

Age 30, of Dedham, Massachusetts was taken too soon, on August 2, 2024, in a tragic boating accident. Alyssa’s radiant smile, contagious laughter, and joy for life will be missed by all. Her immeasurable love and friendship will forever be remembered. Alyssa was a beloved daughter and entire world to her mother Jean...

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Westwood student takes top essay prize

“Have you ever got angry or mad that your stock lost a lot of its worth?” Westwood rising sixth-grade student Alex Kiami asks. Most adults can certainly relate to that question, but you might be surprised to learn that many Westwood elementary school students do as well.

Many fifth-graders in...

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Bird Park completes renovations 

A beloved community park in the East Walpole neighborhood that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025 recently got a facelift by The Trustees of Reservations. The 89-acre Francis William Bird Park is now more accessible and has many improvements thanks to generous financial support from Walpole natives Mike and Susan White, local residents,...

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