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TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Art, music, fun featured at charity mission event

Highlights1 Local artist and humanitarian photographer Mattie Simas,( www.matildemarie.com), harpist Piper Runnion-Bareford, and jewelry-maker Suzanne Mosely will headline a night of local artists and...

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Hockomock Y to honor two New England Patriots 'Legends'

Devin McCourty, current Safety for the New England Patriots and Tim Fox, former Safety for the New England Patriots, will be the recipients of the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2015 Legends Award. These awards...

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TO DO NEXT WEEK: Annual Turkey Trot Family 5K to benefit Franklin pantry

Highlights1 It’s a worthwhile price to pay when you register for the annual Turkey Trot Family 5K Fun Run and Walk to be held Thanksgiving morning in Franklin. The registration fee of $20, or 20...

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Gifts for Kids seeks more sponsors

This is the25th year anniversary for the Gifts for Kids Program that has helped ease the financial burden of less fortunate families during the holiday season. This year, the organization has been...

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HOW TO HELP: Cupcakes for Heroes event planned at Patriot Place

FOXBOROUGH — For the third year in a row Hero Helpers of America is hosting its annual Cupcakes for Heroes event to benefit homeless and local veterans.The free event will be hosted at Splitsville...

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Sponsors sought for Gifts for Kids

This is the 25th year for the Gifts for Kids Program that has helped ease the financial burden of less fortunate families during the holiday season. This year, the organization has been asked to...

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Finish at the 50 races raise $18K

FOXBOROUGH -- More than 6,000 runners celebrated their independence over Fourth of July weekend at Patriot Place by running for a cause at the seventh annual Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50.The 5K and...

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Local residents to participate in Pan-Mass Challenge

On Aug. 6 and 7, 88 residents from the towns of Millis, Medway, Bellingham and Franklin will participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge, the largest single athletic fundraising event in the country.They...

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Taste of Tri-Town event planned

MANSFIELD -- It is time again for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Annual Tri-Town Community Food Tasting Event, set for Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m.The event benefits the food pantries of Foxborough, Mansfield...

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COMING UP: Annual Ladybug 5K, Kids Fun Run in the offing

Highlights1 The Annual Ladybug 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run is about to hit the roads of Franklin once again next Saturday, Oct. 15. The event takes off from Franklin's Kennedy Elementary School on...

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Boston Children’s to hold blood drive

FRANKLIN — Boston Children’s Hospital will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School, 201 Main St., Franklin.A positive ID is required. Giovanna and...

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Norfolk Community League to host Halloween Candy Give Back

NORFOLK — The Norfolk Community League will host the annual Halloween Candy Give Back from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Freeman-Kennedy School, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk. Those donating candy are...

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COMING UP:Franklin Turkey Trot 5K to benefit food pantry

Highlights1. On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, hundreds will gather at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run to help fight hunger.2. The registration fee of $20, or 20 nonperishables, goes...

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Joe Andruzzi Foundation holding Gratitude Gala at Gillette

On Monday, Nov. 21, three-time Super Bowl Champion and cancer survivor Joe Andruzzi, along with his wife, Jen, executive eirector of the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF), will host the annual Gratitude...

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She's 'soled' on shoes: Millis teen collecting footwear to help the poor

MILLIS -- Have shoes languishing away in the closet, forgotten about, gently worn, not quite the right fit, or shoes that just ended up never really going with anything?There is one Millis teen who...

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosting 'Zombie Prom'

BELLINGHAM — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New England Climb 2 Cure Team in Training will host "Zombie Prom" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Jalapeno's Grill, 15 North Main St.Six individuals from...

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Franklin Police sergeants union holding fundraiser

FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Police Superior Officers Association is currently holding a fundraising drive to benefit the association's community-based programs.The association is also publishing an...

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Wicked Local's Winter Funcation will keep the family busy next week

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, bring the family to the Kingston Collection in Kingston for a free day of non-stop fun featuring everything from storytelling, puppets and educational activities, to games, prize...

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Valentine's Day love does not have to be romantic

Valentine's Day with its advertised focus on romance can be tortuous for those who are single or separated from their loved ones. But a lack of romance on Valentine's Day does not mean a lack of love....

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Wicked Local's Winter Funcation will keep the family busy next week

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, bring the family to the Kingston Collection in Kingston for a free day of non-stop fun featuring everything from storytelling, puppets and educational activities, to games, prize...

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