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Five Things to Know on June 7: Free Donuts on National Donut Day

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

Today is Friday, June 7. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Tropical Storm: The remnants of the first named storm in the Atlantic this hurricane season is moving our way on Friday. There’s a flood watch in place and up to 4 inches of rain are possible from Friday through Saturday. The temperature will be in the 50s and close to 60. 2. Donuts: Friday is National Donut Day. Of course, the largest donut-maker in our area – Dunkin Donuts, with a location in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing – is giving away a free donut all day with the purchase of a drink. But what else is going on? If you see to hear about another National Donut Day celebration, let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this story. 3. 5th…

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What is Open and Closed on Thanksgiving in the Two Towns?

Here's a look at the businesses open on Thursday on Thanksgiving Day in Hamilton and Wenham.

Here’s a wrapup on what is open on Thanksgiving Day 2012 in Hamilton and Wenham. Restaurants Dunkin Donuts: Open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stores Richdale: Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. CVS: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., pharmacy will be closed all day. Gas Hamilton Convenience: Open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oliver Gulf: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most other restaurants, stores and businesses in Hamilton and Wenham will be closed. If you still want to check, try our Directory for phone numbers, websites and other information. If you want to eat out for Thanksgiving, there are some restaurants on the North Shore that are open.

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PHOTO: Hamilton Man Golfs to Help Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund Classic earlier this month included Mark Michel of Hamilton.

Mark Michel of Hamilton recently attended the 30th annual Jimmy Fund Classic at The International Golf Club in Bolton to help Jimmy Fund Golf celebrate raising more than $6.4 million in 2012. The event on Oct. 1 was to celebrate a season of raising money on the greens for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Classic is an annual event that recognizes tournament organizers and sponsors who helped raise more than $6.4 million in 2012. Jimmy Fund Golf is one of the largest and oldest grassroots charity golf programs in the nation and since 1983 the organization has raised more than $91 million for cancer research and treatment. Jimmy Fund Golf's sponsors include American Airlines, Callaway, CHAMP Spikes, Dunkin’ Donuts, Forty Seven …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 26

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

Today is Tuesday, June 26. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Regional at 50: Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School is turning 50 years old this year - the first class graduated in 1963. A group is assembling to help honor the occasional all year long. The first meeting of the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee is on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton-Wenham Library. 2. Lyme Disease: Health experts are saying this could be the worst summer yet for Lyme Disease – a warning to walkers, hikers, horseback riders and just about anyone that will be out and about this summer. And, surprisingly, it has little to do with the unusually warm winter we just experienced. Instead, a shift of the acorn and white-footed mouse populations is to blame …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 1

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

Today is Friday, June 1. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Seniors: It’s been prime time all week for the Class of 2012 at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. And this weekend, it all gets wrapped up, with prom on Friday night and graduation on Sunday at noon at Gordon College. 2. Art Grows Here: The townwide art display known as Art Grows Here will be returning to both towns this summer for the third straight year. And the organization that puts it all together is hosting a fundraiser on Friday night at Gallery Della-Piana in Wenham from 5-8 p.m. 3. Donuts: Friday is National Donut Day and Dunkin Donuts is giving out free donuts, including at its location in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing. You’ll need to buy a drink of any …

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What's Open Locally on Thanksgiving

Find out which coffee shops and stores in Hamilton and Wenham are open on Thanksgiving Day.

Here’s a wrapup on what is open on Thanksgiving Day in Hamilton and Wenham. Restaurants The Henderson’s Café: Coffee and donuts will be served from 4-9 a.m. Dunkin Donuts: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stores Richdale: Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. CVS: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., pharmacy will be closed all day. Hamilton Convenience: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most other restaurants, stores and businesses in Hamilton and Wenham will be closed. If you still want to check, try our “Places” directory for phone numbers, websites and other information.

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Just for Fun: Where Do You Get Your Morning Coffee? [POLL]

Where's the place in the two towns you get coffee? Vote in our poll and they say why in the comments section. The voting closes on Friday morning.

Coffee is a key part of the morning routine for many people. And we know that making it at home – especially in the era of the K-cup – is a popular alternative to the coffee shop. But pretend your coffee maker isn't working, you're all out of coffee and you need a quick pick-me-up before heading off to work. Last winter, we asked you what your favorite hot beverage was in the two towns and now we want to know where you go to get it. Some of the popular shops include Dunkin Donuts, Grassy Roots and Henderson’s Café. There’s also the coffee at Wenham Tea House, Hamilton Convenience Store and seasonally at the Asbury Grove coffee shop. Did your favorite coffee shop not make the list? Just vote for "other" and let us know in the comments …

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Facebook Poll: Best Cup of Coffee is Made at Home

This week's Facebook poll showed that Facebook fans of Hamilton-Wenham Patch most likely make coffee at home rather than at any local coffee shop.

Making coffee at home is the best way to grab a Cup O’ Joe in the morning, according to respondents in Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s unscientific Facebook poll. Each Tuesday, Patch posts a local poll question and on Thursday we bring you the results. This week, making coffee at home bested any of the local shops as the choice of respondents in our Facebook poll. 65 percent of the respondents said they make coffee at home. Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Front Street Coffeehouse in Salem all received votes. Check back on Hamilton-Wenham Patch and our Facebook page next Tuesday for another poll question. In addition, keep your eye on various future stories on Hamilton-Wenham Patch, where we will be adding poll questions. If you have a suggestion for …

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Week in Review

The Past Week's Top Stories

A look back at local news during the past week in Hamilton and Wenham.

The past week in Hamilton and Wenham featured a variety of news stories. Here's a look at five stories that grabbed the attention of Hamilton-Wenham Patch readers. 1. Lawsuit to Challenge State Education Formula A lawsuit challenging the way the state government collects taxes and funds education is beginning to take shape in Hamilton and Wenham. The group putting together the case used “seed money” from the two towns last year to get the state’s top education attorney to review the case and give it his backing. Now the group is looking to add 30 or more towns to the case. 2. Dunkin Donuts to Expand in Plaza The Dunkin Donuts is the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing got the OK this week to double in size. The Canton-based donuts and coffee …

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