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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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Giunta, Warriors grind past Lavanchy, Rebels
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Walpole to make strides for cancer
All are invited to Walpole High School's second annual Walpole Makes Strides for ASC, more commonly known as the Pink Walk, on October 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Walpole High School. The 1.4-mile walk around Walpole town center will bring all members of the community together to show local support for breast cancer research. Refreshments...
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Attorney General Healey speaking in Walpole
The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring an appearance by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey at a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Walpole High School.
Healey will be outlining the issues she and her office are standing up on, but most of the time will be devoted to answering...
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O’Neil, Raiders battle Rebels in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer teams opened up their seasons and Bay State Conference action on the turf in some scorching heat in Wellesley last Tuesday afternoon. Behind a strong second half by Walpole’s Libby Foley and the speedy Maria Toumbouras, the Rebels (1-0)...
Toumbouras, Foley lift Rebels in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer teams opened up their seasons and Bay State Conference action on the turf in some scorching heat in Wellesley last Tuesday afternoon. Behind a strong second half by Walpole’s Libby Foley and the speedy Maria Toumbouras, the Rebels (1-0)...
Walpole Media assisting COA construction
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Walpole Media Corporation has chosen to assist in covering some of the costs associated with the new Walpole Council on Aging facility, as part of their continued outreach to the senior community of Walpole.
The planned construction of the new Walpole Council on Aging (COA) facility presents an opportunity for Walpole Media to ensure...
Corcoran thrives in Bruin development camp
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly
What goaltender James Corcoran did in 2016-2017 for Walpole High School hockey will forever be remembered after he recorded a state-leading 14 shutouts (postseason included) and allowing just 11 goals throughout the entire regular season, pioneering the Rebels to their first Super Eight berth in program history.
On July 6,...
Martin, Weber excel for Rebels in 2016-2017
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The 2016-2017 school year saw some incredible athletic performances by Walpole High School students. Amongst these outstanding efforts both on and off the playing surfaces by all Rebel athletic teams, the work of two athletes stands out in particular. Those two Walpole athletes are senior captain of Walpole...
Rebel girls win south, on to state title game
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a dominant 18-2 regular season, the Walpole High girls varsity lacrosse team won the South Sectional title this past week via wins over Medway (10-6) in the quarterfinals, Medfield (18-8) in the semifinals, and Foxboro (12-10) in the South Final. On Monday, the lady-Rebels (22-2) traveled to...
Walpole students dazzle on red carpet
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By Jess McNamara
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Students, faculty, and the Walpole community gathered round the Walpole High red carpet on Thursday for the 15th annual Walpole Film Festival. The red carpet event – complete with limousines, interviews, and paparazzi – led to the Festival’s prestigious awards night, during which students were nominated for films completed...
Raider lax opens conference play
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017.
Both teams entered Friday’s...
Rebel lax improves to 2-0
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017.
Both teams entered Friday’s...
Rebel hockey dominant on senior night
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It’s been a special season for the Walpole High School boys varsity hockey team, who entered Saturday night’s grudge match and senior night contest with archrival Norwood at 19-0-1 and having already clinched the Bay State Conference title. The Rebels continued their hot play against the Mustangs in...
Winter Orchestra Concert delights in Walpole
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Walpole High parking lot was packed with families, friends, and children excitedly entering the building for the Winter Orchestra Concert. The auditorium roared with banter and cheer from audience members anxiously waiting for the show to start. The lights dimmed and the room became silent.
Music teacher Kent Gable...
Walpole Rebels hoop eyes glory in 2016-2017
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High School boys varsity basketball team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes of getting back to the state tournament while competing for a Bay State Conference title.
The Rebels return four of their five starters from 2015-2016, highlighted by captains Isaiah Shephard (point guard) and shooting...
Rebel hockey with high hopes
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After an 11-5-3 regular season earned them a trip to the 2015-2016 state tournament, the Walpole High boys varsity hockey team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes, especially after snapping their seven-year tournament win drought with a 3-2 shootout victory over Archbishop Williams.
Returning to lead...
Walpole hockey stages street tourney
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Walpole makes strides against cancer
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
From the look of it, you could have been fooled into thinking there was a vital sporting event or concert. The town of Walpole was out in full force on the evening of October 13, packing the high school parking lot as it often does for a big game.
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Vandal retaliates after Walpole cancels dances
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By Harry Kane
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the wake of a decision to cancel annual school dances at Walpole High School because of underage drinking, a lone individual defaced several walls with anti-police slogans on and off campus.
At the start of the school year, Principal Steven Imbusch cancelled the upcoming school dances due to last...
In Walpole’s Jackson, a nurse and advocate
