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Meg Porter

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Years of Spanish Studies Culminate in a Trip to Spain!!!

by Meg Porter 3/24/2015

The foreign language programs offered in the Holliston school system attracts many newcomers. This year 12 Spanish students and their teachers will travel to Spain.

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Is the Flag at Half-Staff for a Reason?

by Meg Porter 2/23/2015

I don’t know about you, but for the last month or so when I drive through town, I notice the flag in front of Holliston Town Hall. It has been at half-staff for weeks/months. I want to know why, it bothers me.

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History of Brooksmont Farm

by Meg Porter 9/9/2014

"We forget our agrarian heritage only at our peril, for no society ...   This is a re- publication of an article published in October 2009 in the Holliston Reporter on a visit with Eleanor Brooks of Brooksmont Farm. It contains the history of Brooksmont farm on Concord Street that may be demolished.

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Breezy Hill Country Fair Day a Great Success

by Meg Porter 9/22/2012

The weather was perfect for the Breezy Hill Country Fair Day held last Sunday September 16, 2012. The guests started to arrive checking in and donating funds to support their Theraputic Riding Scholarship Program.

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Grand Opening for Dolce Tempo Ice Cream & Café

by Meg Porter 4/15/2012

  Shown above are owners Charlie Migos, his wife Pam, Louis with his fiance Vanessa. Tomorrow, April 16th welcomes the Grand Opening of Dolce Tempo Ice Cream & Café, next door to Bazels in the Village Plaza. 

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Fourth Annual Fire & Ice

by Meg Porter 1/24/2012

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Natick Community Organic Farm's 9th Annual Harvest Dinner

by Meg Porter 9/7/2011

Holliston Resident Linda Simkins is the Executive Director of the Natick Community Organic Farm. Their 9th Annual Harvet Dinner will be held at the Wellesley College Club on September 19th. This event is a scrumptious, multi station meal of NCOF's organic fruits, vegetables and meats paired with local beer and wine along with cheese from Mass dairies.

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Breezy Hill Farm's Second Annual Country Fair

by Meg Porter 7/19/2011

Raises Awareness, Confidence and Funds A student of the Breezy Hill Farm Theraputic Riding Program, Julie Hewitt  (below with her Mom) told me "this program makes me feel like I can do anything."

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Dumpster Diving 101

by Meg Porter 6/16/2011

Yesterday my phone rang.  It was our daughter Charlotte. "Mommy, I did something really bad." I said,"Okay what did you do?" "I threw away my retainer at lunch."

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NO Do Your Leaves Look Like Swiss Cheese?

by Meg Porter 5/27/2011

Do Your Leaves Look Like Swiss Cheese? Are your car and lawn furniture covered with what looks like poppy seeds? Well, hold on to your hats because winter moth is devastating deciduous trees in our town and surrounding communities with a vengence.

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Canine Chiropractic Care at Holliston Meadows

by Meg Porter 5/23/2011

Canine Chiropractic Care at Holliston Meadows Dr. Howard Goldberg will present an informative lecture on increasing the well being of your pet on Wednesday May 25th at Holliston Meadows Pet Resort.

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Matters of the Arts Event, a Huge Success

by Meg Porter 5/23/2011

Matters of the Arts Event, a Huge Success The First Annual Matters of the Arts Event held last Friday, May 20th, was well received and well attended.

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Matters of the Arts coming this Friday Night

by Meg Porter 5/19/2011

Matters of the Arts Coming Friday Mark your Calendars for this Friday May 20th for the first annual Matters of the Arts event.  

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Holliston Garden Club Displays at Library

by Meg Porter 5/5/2011

Garden Club Displays at Library The Holliston Garden Club has a variety of informational displays throughout the Holliston Public Library...

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Therapy On A Leash

by Meg Porter 4/13/2011

Therapy On A Leash Holliston resident Sherri Hebert and her sweet Corgi Katie Bear bring light and affection to patients at MetroWest Medical Center in Natick.

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Forcing Branches Indoors Signals the Coming of Spring

by Meg Porter 3/10/2011

Forcing Branches Indoors Signals the Coming of Spring I learned the art of gathering from my Mother. It wouldn't matter the season, she was always pulling over with us in the car to pick something/anything that caught her eye.  

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Maple Magic Day at Natick Community Organic Farm

by Meg Porter 3/2/2011

Maple Magic Day at Natick Community Organic Farm Holliston resident Lynda Simkins is the Executive Director of The Natick Community Organic Farm. She says "Come join the fun of Maple Magic Day this Saturday March 5th..."

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A Walk Through the Blue Moon Bakery Cafe

by Meg Porter 2/10/2011

A Walk Through the Blue Moon Bakery Cafe A heavenly walk through the Blue Moon Bagel Cafe in Medfield reveals a strong connection with Holliston...

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Eleanor Brooks Turns Ninety

by Meg Porter 2/8/2011

Eleanor Brooks Turns Ninety Eleanor Brooks turns ninety on Wednesday, February 9, 2011....

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Holliston Animal Hospital, A Fathers Compassion and Work Ethic Comes Full Circle

by Meg Porter 1/19/2011

Holliston Animal Hospital: A Father's Compassion and Work Ethic Comes Full Circle

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