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DS thespians perform ‘Anne of Green Gables’

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter “Anne of Green Gables” has become a classic story since its publication in 1908. The novel has since been adapted for television and film, as well as for the stage. The stage adaptation, “Anne of Green Gables – The Musical” was even performed before Queen Elizabeth II. While it...
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Dover Lifetime Learning announces classes

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Dover Lifetime Learning has announced two of its upcoming classes. They are described as follows: Philosophy: Democracy & Tyranny Would you prefer to live under a benevolent and thoughtful tyrant or a self-interested majority? Although we usually consider democracy and tyranny as being diametrically opposed to each other, they are more intimately related than would...
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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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4-H members compete in swine show

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Members of the Powisset Farm Hens & Hogs 4-H Club of Dover recently competed in a swine show at the Worcester County 4-H Fair in Spencer, MA. Participants were judged on their abilities in the show ring and the appearance of their pig(s). Their pigs were judged for market and breeding suitability....
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Summer readers celebrate with ice cream social

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Even with the first day of school just days away, the sun made sure to give a hot reminder that it was still summer. Luckily, the Dover Town Library had the perfect solution already set up to compliment the hot afternoon and to celebrate the end of the summer reading...
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Polo in the Country on Sept. 10

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Polo in the Country is a festive, fall Sunday afternoon for families and friends. It is held at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course, 240 North Street, Medfield. Gates open on September 10 at 11:00 a.m. Activities start at 12:15 p.m., and the polo match begins at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds are used to benefit...
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Stony Brook reopens boardwalk for autumn

Stony Brook, a wildlife sanctuary administered by the National Audubon Society and located in nearby Norfolk, MA, has reopened its boardwalk just in time for the beginning of autumn. The boardwalk, which had been out of commission due to reconstruction since the beginning of summer, was officially christened on Saturday, August 26, with a ribbon-cutting...
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Library renovation project pushes onward

Summer is often a time when members of the Sherborn community enjoy beautiful weather in their backyards or slip away for a restful vacation. This summer, there has not been much rest for the Library Building Committee or the team working to stay on top of the town’s important Sherborn Library project. Ledge removal work was...
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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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Dover Days set for September 9

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Friends and neighbors are gearing up for Dover Days on the Town Green on September 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Dover PTO planning committee has been hard at work preparing a fun day for all, with plenty of games and great prizes. There will be old favorites - Connect4, Wheel of...
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Unity Farm hosting Garden Club meeting

The Boggestow Garden Club of Sherborn has invited the community to join them at their September 5 meeting, which will take place at Unity Farm and Sanctuary at 17 Unity Lane in Sherborn. Participants will be given a guided tour of this new and expanding farm and the sanctuary where aging ponies and other animals...
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Dover Town Library hosts unique ‘Crafternoon’

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter As the summer is winding down, most families are trying to squeeze in one last trip out of town before school starts up again. Luckily for those who are staying local for the last few weeks of vacation, the Dover Town Library is keeping them busy. August 16’s “Crafternoon”...
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Sherborn’s open mic night strikes a chord

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By Mary Kate Nolan Hometown Weekly Intern [caption id="attachment_20153" align="alignright" width="225"]Don Gage shares his lengthy spoken word poem with a captivated audience. Photos by Mary Kate Nolan Don Gage shares his lengthy spoken word poem with a captivated audience. Photos by Mary Kate Nolan[/caption] Tucked away in...
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Dover Library hosts origami crafts

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter How is it that dozens of animals, shapes, and everyday objects could be constructed with just one piece of paper? The Dover Town Library’s “Crafternoon” gave visitors the opportunity to learn the Japanese art of paper folding, origami, to create a wealth of paper creations. The Community Room at the...
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Summer Brewfest set for September 9

The Sherborn Business Association will host the 5th Annual Summer Brewfest on Friday, September 9 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at The Heritage of Sherborn. A number of new local breweries, such as Start Line Brewing Company and Greater Good Imperial Brewing, are joining this year along with repeat local favorites such as Jack's Abby, which has supported Brewfest from the...
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Lifetime Learning to feature ukulele class

The Dover Lifetime Learning Program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Council on Aging, is offering a fun music class again this September, as Daniel Metraux is set to teach basic ukulele in two eight-week sessions at the Caryl Community Center. Playing music keeps brains active, improves coordination, and lifts the mood. Many...
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Library Crawl brings visitors running

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On August 1, a Library Crawl challenged library fanatics to visit 12 different area libraries, including the Dover Town Library, Sherborn Library, and the Wellesley Free Library and its separate branches. The Library Crawl, meant as a self-guided tour of local libraries, also acted as a scavenger hunt. Each...
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‘Anne of Green Gables’ coming to DS

On their 10th Anniversary, the Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama Program will proudly present “Anne of Green Gables - The Musical.” With a cast of middle and high school thespians, this classic tale is infused with heartwarming, funny songs and dance. Performances will be held at the Sherborn Community Center on August 23, 24, 25, and 27...
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Storytelling meets engineering in Dover

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On August 3, the Dover Town Library hosted a Storybook Engineering event, during which visitors were challenged to build a chair suitable for Baby Bear from the popular fairytale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Liz, the Storybook Engineering instructor, told a modern day version of “Goldilocks” with prosody, keeping the...
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DS baseball hosting August golf tournament

The Dover Sherborn High School baseball team, 2017 Eastern Mass Division 3 Champions, are inviting the public to participate in a scramble style golf tournament. The team will be hosting the tournament to raise funds for the high school baseball program. The tournament will begin on Friday, August 11, at Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, with...
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