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Five Things to Know on Nov. 28: Book Fair Begins

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

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cloudy: Wednesday will be a cloudy day, with temperatures not forecasted to get much above 40 degrees. Plus, winds will gust to about 20 miles per hour. 2. Book Fair: Winthrop Elementary School's "All-Star" Scholastic Book Fair arrives on Wednesday. There will be student shopping during school hours on Thursday and Friday. The book fair will also be open to the public during the Holiday Boutique on Saturday from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Proceeds from the book fair benefit the Winthrop school classrooms and library. 3. Early Release: As is the case on most Wednesday, the schools in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District get out early today. Elementary …

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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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What Are Local Turkey Prices This Thanksgiving?

If you have not bought a Thanksgiving turkey yet, take a look at the local turkey prices as Thanksgiving approaches.

Turkey prices range from 59 cents to $3.29 per pound this week at the grocery stores in Hamilton and Wenham and nearby. Here's a sampling of turkey prices (per pound) at Crosby's Marketplace in Hamilton plus Shaw's and Stop and Stop in North Beverly. In addition to the brands and prices listed in the chart, some other turkeys available include fresh Shady Brooks Farms at Crosby's for $1.29 per pound and Plainville for $2.99 per pound. At Shaw's, fresh Wild Harvest turkeys are $2.99 per pound or $2.49 with a card, fresh Jennie-O for $1.39 or 99 cents with a card and frozen Honeysuckle for $1.19 or 69 cents with a card. At Stop and Shop, Nature's Promise is $2.59 per pound or $2.29 with a card. A fresh Stop and Shop turkey is $1.29 per pound…

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North Shore Nibbles

Handful of Nearby Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

A look at restaurants around the North Shore who will be open on Thanksgiving.

Want to have the weight lifted off your shoulders and have someone else serve your family on Thanksgiving?  Here's a look at restaurants around the North Shore that will be open on Thanksgiving. None of the restaurants in the two towns, including 15 Walnut, Black Cow, The Weathervane or Wenham Tea House, will be open on the holiday. But there are several options in nearby communities. If you know of another restaurant that will be open on Thanksgiving, let us know in the comment I Pazzi TGI Friday's Brutole Danversport Yacht Club Beverly Depot Century House Champion's Pub Legal Seafoods Red's Kitchen & Tavern The Lobster Shanty Passage of India The Farm Tom Shea's 1640 Hart House Samuel’s Restaurant at the Andover Inn On the Bone at the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 23

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

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 23. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Storm: Wednesday will be a rainy day with temperatures into the 40s. Also, watch out for the wind, with gusts forecasted to get to 30 miles per hour. 2. Early Release: While Wednesday is typically an early release day at the schools, students will get out about 90 minutes earlier than a typical early release day on Wednesday. Elementary schools get out at 11:15 a.m. and the Miles River Middle School and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School gets out at 12:05 p.m. Lunch will not be served. 3. Library Hours: Hamilton-Wenham Library will close early on Wednesday at 5 p.m. – versus the usual 8 p.m. closing time – for Thanksgiving Eve. The library, as well as all other …

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QUESTION: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Memory?

Share your Thanksgiving memories.

The holidays are all about family, traditions and memories. It’s a chance to reconnect with family and friends whether through a card, email, phone call or catching up over dinner. Thanksgiving doesn’t have the cache of Christmas. There are no gifts or commercialism to distract us and because of this Thanksgiving is many people’s favorite holiday. Every family has its own traditions and memories that bring a smile. That favorite memory might be a big football game, but most likely it’s a special moment you shared with a loved one -- possibly someone who has since passed away. Patch wants to know: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Let us know in the comment section. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Frugal Family

Preparing for Thanksgiving With Some Local 'Deals'

A look at some local deals on Thanksgiving-related items, from food and flowers for the tabel to an oil change for the car if you are headed out of town for the holiday.

With Thanksgiving just more than a week away, the preparations are beginning. Are you looking for some “deals” in the area? Here are a few suggestions. Turkey: A turkey free of antibiotics and growth hormones is an increasingly popular choice and at Crosby’s there’s Bell and Evans all-natural turkeys for $2.99 per pound – a savings of 50 cents per pound. The turkey will be ready on Thursday, Nov. 17. Flowers: A centerpiece is a key part of making your dinner table look great. And there’s a deal on flowers right here on Hamilton-Wenham Patch. The latest Patch Deal is for $40 worth of flowers from 1-800-Flowers for $20. Oil Change: Maybe you’re headed on the road for Thanksgiving to a relative’s house. Make sure your car, truck or SUV is …

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