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Block Party Tops Picks for Weekend Fun

There's plenty happening this weekend in Hamilton and Wenham, starting with a Block Party on Friday night and ending with the first Sunday night concert of the summer.

The kids are out of school and there’s no better way to celebrate than to spend an evening at the Community House and at Patton Park on Friday for the Community House Block Party. In addition this weekend, there’s plenty of other activities going on right here in the two towns – including the free Sunday evening concert series at Patton Park, which kicks off this weekend. Get the when and where below for the road race and other happenings in Hamilton, Wenham and the nearby area. Remember, each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at …

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Retired Wenham Postmaster Was 'Loved by the Community'

The former co-workers and customers of retired Wenham Postmaster Mary Ring recalled her on Wednesday as a caring, helpful person.

As Wenham postmaster for 10 years, Mary Ring is remembered for her selfless, helpful attitude. Ring died on Tuesday night, succumbing to cancer after a 2-1/2 year battle. “She’s going to be missed by almost everyone in this town,” said Carleen Robidoux, the officer-in-charge at the Wenham post office who took over after Ring’s retirement in 2010. Before becoming postmaster on Nov. 18, 2000, Ring worked as a clerk under Postmaster Don Luxton. “Mary was indeed a kind and generous person and will be missed by us all,” Luxton said in an e-mail to family and friends on Wednesday. Ring also worked as a postal carrier in Merrimac and Topsfield before coming to Wenham. Even after retirement, “she was in and out of here all the time,” Robidoux said…

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