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Walpole hockey stages street tourney

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[caption id="attachment_14472" align="alignright" width="223"]One of the KP-Walpole players collects and gathers the ball before pushing it towards the opposing end for a scoring chance. One of the KP-Walpole players collects and gathers the ball before pushing it towards the opposing end for a scoring chance.[/caption] The...
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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. [caption...
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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...
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In Walpole’s Jackson, a nurse and advocate

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent Since middle school, Chris was her best buddy. She knew something was wrong with him every time his harsh cough left him fiercely gasping for air. At 13, Rachel Jackson didn’t know that cystic fibrosis might kill her friend. That was 30 years ago and Jackson, who now understands the magnitude...
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And they’re off! Labor Day Race in Walpole!

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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff On Labor Day morning, Carolyn Martin walked down Common Street in front of Walpole High School with two generations of her family. Around her, hundreds of others milled about, many of whom carried water bottles and backpacks to match their athletic apparel. Carolyn, however, had opted for a slightly...
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Get fired up. Win this Rebel fire pit

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The Walpole High School Football Team will raffling off a custom-made metal fire pit. The fire pit is valued at $700. The fire pit will be at Rico’s Pizzeria on Main Street on Friday, July 22, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and at Walpole High School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. - 5...
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Walpole Boosters hosting annual golf tournament

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The Walpole High Gridiron Boosters has announced that it will host its annual golf tournament on June 27 at the Foxboro Country Club. The annual golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Gridiron Boosters, which helps to support the Walpole High football program. This year, tickets are $125 per golfer, or $500...
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Walpole RoboRebels compete in World Championships

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Walpole Robotics FRC Team 1153, RoboRebels, returned from the St. Louis FRC World Robotics Championships Sunday, finishing 13th of 75 teams competing in their subdivision. Losing in the quarterfinals, they made an impressive showing with second overall in defense points scored. The event was held at the Edward Jones Dome and America’s...
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Girls Lacrosse Enjoys Early Wins

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Walpole High girls lacrosse team is off to a strong start, as the team picked up six wins in a row to open the season. To open the spring lacrosse season, the Rebels picked up a 16-11 win against Newton North. The team picked up its second win against...
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Walpole Town Forest celebration

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff May 1 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Walpole Town Forest, one of the first town forests to be established in Massachusetts. To celebrate, the Walpole Town Forest Committee, with assistance from Walpole Recreation and various volunteers and town boards, will be hosting a 100th anniversary celebration on...
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