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Friday, May 10, 2013

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Five Things to Know on May 10: Deadline to Learn the Life-Saving Skills of CPR

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Friday, May 10. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Mix: The sky is forecasted to be a mix of sun and clouds on Friday with temperatures into the mid-70s. There’s still a chance of a shower and the day will start out foggy. 2. Leaves: Yard waste and leaves will be picked up just once at the curbside and roadside this spring in Hamilton, and that day is Saturday. Have the leaves out in bags or barrels by 7 a.m. so they will be picked up. 3. National Grid: The Bristish-owned utility that serves electric and gas customers in Hamilton and Wenham – National Grid – will see the contracts for several of its unions expire on Saturday. The unions have previously voted to authorize a strike. 4. CPR: If you want…

Friday, February 1, 2013

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Five Things to Know on Feb. 1: Learn How to Use Google Earth

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Friday, Feb. 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Wind: The sun is expected to be in the sky for most of the day on Friday, but the wind will still stick around. The wind is forecasted to blow at 15-20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures will get into the mid-30s. 2. Google Earth: Google Earth is a pretty amazing program – if you know how to use it. On Friday, there’s an opportunity to learn more about Google Earth at Hamilton-Wenham Library from 10:15 a.m.-noon. Dennis Dixon will put on the free program and will demonstrate “some clever features.” 3. Tourism: The North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding it 7th annual “Tourism Summit” on Friday at the Boston Marriott…

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Patch Facts

Five Things to Know on Jan. 17: Meet a Musher and Author

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 17. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun is forecasted to return on Thursday, with temperatures getting up to about 40 degrees. There will be a light west wind. 2. PMC: “Alumni” of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge have been able to register for the 2013 ride for the past few weeks. On Thursday, it is a chance for newcomers to sign up for this summer’s bicycle ride across the state, with rides up to 190 miles over one or two days. Last year, 35 residents from Hamilton and Wenham rode in the Pan-Mass Challenge, helping raise $37 million for cancer research. 3. Dog Sled: The sled dog races originally planned for this weekend have been postponed, but Wednesday snow should put …

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