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Mamma Mia returns to Dover-Sherborn

When it was announced that the Dover-Sherborn High School Spring Musical would be Mamma Mia this year, few were more excited than Dover resident Laura Villalobos. Four years ago, Villalobos’ daughter, Marisol Saenz, was a sophomore at DSHS and played the leading role of Donna in Mamma Mia at the time. They both...

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Goldstein breaks 2000 saves

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The fifth-seeded Dover Sherborn Weston boys traveled to the Stoneham arena to compete in their round of eight playoff game against the fourth-seeded Sandwich Blue Knights on Wednesday, March 6. With Andrew Goldstein as a powerhouse defending the net, the...

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Raiders find first playoff victory

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Dover-Sherborn and St. Mary’s High School had both ends of the gym rocking in the first round of the MIAA Divison III boys’ basketball postseason tournament last Friday night. Hosting St. Mary’s took the game down to the wire, but a...

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Students attend Pop-Up Art School

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens gathered at the Sherborn Library for a Pop-Up Art School (PUAS) art class. Lisa Walker, co-creator of the PUAS, walked children step-by-step through a very adorable painting of a Boston Terrier dog in a winter setting. 

Sherborn Library hosts Fire Cider Workshop

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the cold and flu season upon us, many people are constantly looking for at-home remedies to help ward off becoming sick. To help with this, the Sherborn Library hosted a virtual Fire Cider Workshop in which Clinical Herbalist of True...

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DSHS presents: “Mama Mia”

Sounds of the Swedish pop supergroup ABBA can be heard emanating from the Dover-Sherborn High School as the cast of Mamma Mia is rehearsing to bring the musical’s incredibly catchy songs such as Dancing Queen and Take a Chance on Me to the stage at Mudge Auditorium March 14th through March 16th.

Boys’ Hockey dominates Hopedale

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn/ Weston boys hockey team competed in a non-league competition against Hopedale High last Monday, February 12th. The Raiders came out on top of Hopedale polishing the night off with a 4-1 final score. Dover-Sherborn/ Weston are now 16-4...

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Boys’ basketball is playoff bound

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

Dover Sherborn High School's Boys’ Varsity Basketball team hosted Norton High School's Lancers last Tuesday to conclude their league schedule, securing a 53-48 victory. Norton sought a win for postseason qualification, while the Raiders aimed to optimize their tournament seeding. Following the...

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Winterfest at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

While the weather was finally warming up here in New England, the Sherborn Library kept the wintery feelings alive, hosting a Winterfest event recently. Little ones and their families were welcome to enjoy some arts and crafts, face painting, a Frozen...

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DSHS hosts Raiders basketball Senior Night

By Jeff Keisling

Community Contributor 

The Dover Sherborn High School Raiders commemorated Senior Night as they hosted the Dedham High School Marauders, with both the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams competing back-to-back last Friday night.

In the opening match, the Girls team, led...

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Boys’ hockey claims TVL small title

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn-Weston co-operative boys’ hockey team bounced back in a big way last week, redeeming a Monday night loss to Dedham with a dramatic comeback to defeat Medway and claim the TVL small title on Saturday night.

D-S-Weston...

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A parent’s guide to February break

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during February vacation? Look no further! From Dover to Walpole, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages. 

For All...

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Girls’ basketball falls short to Norwell

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The second game of a three-game road stint pitted Dover-Sherborn High School’s varsity girls’ basketball team against a white hot, non-conference opponent in Norwell. Winners of 10 straight entering last Monday night, the Clippers lived up to their record, handing the...

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Making Metal Bookmarks at the DTL

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Heather Beck held a Metalsmith Bookmark Workshop at the Dover Town Library (DTL) at the end of last month. Beck has a BFA in metalworking and her own workshop in Massachusetts. She offers classes in several libraries throughout the state. The...

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Locals learn how to travel more at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online event this past Thursday, February 1st, “How to Travel More (and Better).” During this presentation, author Colin Wright talked about his personal experiences traveling the world full-...

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A Crafternoon at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the cold winter weather upon us, the Sherborn Library hosted a winter crafting event for little ones and their families. Everyone gathered in Noah’s Treehouse Room in the Children’s Wing to partake in two different crafts, a paper spinner and...

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Girls’ Basketball silenced by Warriors 

By Avonlea Cummings

Heartbeats thumping, footsteps thudding onto the wooden court floor, a basketball soaring into the air, the slight sound of a swoosh as the ball travels through the net, cheers filling the gymnasium space, and streams of sweat dripping down onto the floor from the working players. These...

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Winter Social at Sherborn Public Library

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Friends of the Sherborn Library’s Welcome Committee hosted a lovely Winter Social and art show, “Ode to the Sea,” on Saturday evening, January 20, in the library’s cozy Community Room. The evening was snowy and cold, but once inside, attendees...

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Sensational STEM at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program (CFCE) stopped by the Dover Town Library (DTL) to have children participate in some winter STEM activities. Ages five and up were all welcome to come and enjoy the four different projects set...

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Boys’ Basketball bit by the Wolverines

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Amidst the echoing cheers and dribbles, the Westwood court came alive Thursday, January 18th as the Dover-Sherborn boys’ basketball team visited the Westwood Wolverines for an unforgettable Tri-Valley League competition of the season. With skills and determination, the Raiders pressured...

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