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VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
by Susan Manning
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Pet of the Week

Meet Alberta!
Meet Gino!
Meet Honey!
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It Happened in Natick

By Peter Golden
Natick During the Civil War: Part 9
Natick During The Civil War: Part 8
Natick During the Civil War: Part 6
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Weekly Bites

By Yvette Saulnier Taylor
Growing Community Connections From the Ground Up
Natick Restaurant Month: Sel de la Terre, Natick Mall
Summer Night Quesadillas
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Patch Facts

5 Things: Exercise in Natick
5 Things: Learn About Owls
5 Things: Parents Night Out
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Police Notes

Arrests: Assault, OUI Liquor
Arrests: Restraining Order, Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Two Arrested for Breaking Into Cars in Natick
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Board of Selectmen Notes

6 Things You Missed at the Selectmen's Meeting
6 Things You Missed at the Selectmen's Meeting
Town Posts Oct. 24 Selectmen's Agenda
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School Committee Notes

By Alissa Letkowski
Town Posts Oct. 17 School Committee Agenda
Town Posts Oct. 3 School Committee Agenda
Town Posts Sept. 26 School Committee Agenda
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Name it in Natick

By Alissa Letkowski
Where in Natick?
Where in Natick?
Where in Natick?
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Thrifty and Nifty in Natick

By Alissa Letkowski
Put Money in Your Wallet Instead of Your Tank
Clean Your Mind of Expensive Laundry
Cheap Tricks to Keep Your Kids Entertained Over Break
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Photograph of the Week

By Alissa Letkowski
Photo of the Week: Flowers Along Route 135
A View of Natick: Belkin Family Lookout Farm
A View of Natick: This Week's Photo
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Fire Notes

Chief: 'Greatest Job in the World'
3 Acre Brush Fire Threatens Nearby Homes
UPDATE: Explosion Heard Before Brush Fire
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Whiz Kids

By Alissa Letkowski
WHIZ KID: Natick Singer Performs in Rivers Chorus
Natick Girl Wins Junior Queen at Topsfield Fair
Natick Teens Awarded Scholarships
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Great Escape

Escape Stress With a New Hobby
Grab Your Girlfriends for a Ladies' Night Out
Escape This Week's Stress With 30 Cheesecake Flavors
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Get Out

Get Off Your Couch and Go Out on the Town
Plan Your Weekend With These Events Around Natick
Let Natick Patch Plan Your Weekend
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Daily Patchcast

Tropical Storm Irene Has Arrived
National Weather Service Issues Warning
VIDEO: Pats Star Parties in Milford, Weekend Festival Planned in Westborough
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Sold!

House Sells for Just Over a Half Million
Cape Sells for Under $300K
Moccasin Path Colonial Sold for $990K
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Patch Picks

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 24
We All Scream For The Best Ice Cream in Natick
5 Ways to Make the World a Better Place
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Letter From the Editor

By Alissa Letkowski
Natick Patch Celebrates 1 Year
Letter From the Editor: My Give 5 Volunteer Experience
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House Hunt

Newest Home on Market Listed at $1.175 Million
Got $1M? Here's How Much House it Would Buy You
Condo on Wellesley Border For Sale
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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Green Chili
Bronzetti's Bakes a Perfect Pizza
Treat Yourself at North End Treats
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Grab & Go

Egg-cellent Activities For All
These Events In Town Will Keep You Running
Get Up and Go Out on the Town This Weekend
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Viewfinder

IMAGE GALLERY: Guitar Legend Martin Taylor Visits Natick
IMAGE GALLERY: Police K9 Units in Action
IMAGE GALLERY: Natick Service Council Donates Thanksgiving Offerings
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Raising Natick

By Alissa Letkowski
When Should You Talk to Children About Sex?
What are the Best Birthday Party Ideas for Kids?
Should Kids Be Allowed to Pick Out Their Own Outfits?
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Frugal Family

This Week's Savings Around Town
This Week's Savings Around Town
This Week's Savings: Tires, Storage, Car Cleaning, Clothes & Cereal
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VIDEO: Police Seek Public Help, Writer Thanks Neighbors
VIDEO: Officer Hit by Van and Fist, $4K Mall Heist—and More
VIDEO: Manager's Contract Not Renewed, Woman Arrested on 3rd OUI, and More
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Daily PatchCast

VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
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115th Boston Marathon

Hopkinton Marathoners on Team that Raised $1.5M
Hopkinton Runners Shine Among Marathon Record-Makers
Finishing Times for Framingham's Runners
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Real Estate

By Heidi Zizza
Home Sellers, Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
The Dog Days of Summer
The Doctor is In!
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Contributor Corner

iParty Makes Wishes Come True and More
Honor Roll, Acappella Rehearsals and More
A Coat Drive, An Award and Preschool Openings
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Letter to the Editor

Selectmen Explain Two Ballot Questions
Professor, Journalist Announces Senate Candidacy in Letter to the Editor
Natick Resident Thanks Women Who Returned Lost Dog
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By the Numbers

By the Numbers: Future Plans for Natick's 2012 Class
Natick Food Pantry Need Highest in History
New High School Supply Bids Total $2.7 Million
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Social Media Saturday

Dellaria Salon is our Pick of the Week
Bacon Free Library is Our Pick of the Week
Little Bits Toys is our Pick of the Week
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What We Learned on Patch

Ace This Weekly Quiz and Win a Gift Certificate
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Look Who's Tweeting

Look Who's Tweeting
Look Who's Tweeting
Look Who's Tweeting
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Lunch Menus

Lunch is Served: School Menus
Lunch is Served: Natick Senior Center
Lunch is Served: School Menus
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Library Suggestions & Trends

Ebooks for Kindle Available
Library Suggests This Week's Reads
Library Suggests These Reads This Week
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Best of Blogs

Best of Blogs
Best of Blogs
Best of Blogs
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Weekend Update

Seize the Weekend in Natick
Patch Recalls This Week in Natick News
Patch Recalls This Week in Natick News
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Looking Back on Natick Newspapers

August 1950: Boys Die in Tunnel Cave-In
Natick in 1950: Public Works Advises Against Main St. Angular Parking
August 1888: Sisters Killed By Train in Natick
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Patch Passport

Your Patch Passport to Natick
Your Patch Passport to Westborough
Your Patch Passport to Shrewsbury
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Dispatches

Struggling Families Get a Taste of the Arts–For Free
La-Z-Boy Furniture Going Out of Business Sunday
Telethon Raises $40,770 for Natick Service Council
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Library Leanings

Explosive Eighteen is Still Most Requested
5 Must Read Christmas Stories
Return to Sender and Others up for Awards
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Fall Town Meeting 2011

By Alissa Letkowski
Town Meeting Results: Night Two
TM Votes to Consolidate Town Services
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Question of the Day

POLL: How Will You Celebrate the New Year?
POLL: What Treats Do You Leave Santa?
POLL: Has Your Holiday Gift Budget Changed Since 2010?
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Weekday Roundup

Weekday Roundup: Mark Your Calendars
Weekday Roundup: Mark Your Calendars
Weekday Roundup: Mark Your Calendars
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You Ask, Patch Answers

What was all the Commotion at Boston Scientific Friday Morning?
Trick-or-Treating Still On; Police Offer Tips
Patch Answers: School Bus Fender Bender
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OMG PD

Turtle, Absentee Juror Prompt Police Action
Annoying Singer, Mysterious Opening Door Prompt 911 Calls
Flashing Motorcyclist and Flashing Lights Prompt 911 Calls
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Last Chance

Last Chance: Get Rid of May's Yard Waste
Last Chance: Make Room for Plants
Last Chance: Don't Wait Until the Last Minute for Mom
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Gone, But Not Forgotten

Peter Delahanty Dies at 54
Former Natick Federal Savings CEO Gone at 79
Former Town Meeting Member, 91, Passes Away
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Patch Picture of the Week Contest

PHOTO CONTEST: Fitness
PHOTO CONTEST: Mother's Day
WINNER: Wedding Photo Contest
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
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Best of Craigslist

By Charlene Arsenault
Guy Needs Date to Brad Paisley; Man With Foot Fetish; Bag of Golf Clubs Falls Out of Truck
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