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VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
by Susan Manning
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Moms About Town

By Kayla DeWees
Review: Mountains Beyond Mountains
Enjoy the small moments
Experiencing a Tornado in Shrewsbury
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Pet of the Week

Merry Miranda
Be Charitable with Charity
Abandoned Lady Needs a Home
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Food for Thought

Kids in the Kitchen
Cheese Chat
Stylish Passover Desserts
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Athlete of the Week

Lindsi Panarelli Earns College Accolade
Houston Texans Sign Former Shrewsbury Football Star
Local Gymnast Wins State Championship
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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 27
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 24
5 Things: Blood Drive, School Open Houses
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From the Editor

By Jennifer Lucarelli
AOL Buying Huffington Post for $315M
New Year's Resolutions
Starbucks Teams Up with Patch
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5 Things To Do This Weekend

By Jennifer Lucarelli
5 Things To Do This Weekend in Shrewsbury
ShrewsburyPatch's Top Picks of the Weekend
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Police Notes

By Jennifer Lucarelli
911 Caller Asks to Pay Phone Bill, Traffic Stops on Lake Street
Laptop Stolen During Motor Vehicle Break-In at Shrewsbury Commons
Five Arrested in Shrewsbury Over Weekend
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Moms About Town

By Lorette McWilliams
Waiting For Irene
Who Said That?
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: A Review
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How They Met...

By Nance Ebert
Newlyweds Eileen and William Chiarchiaro
Chuck and Joanne Warren
Ann and John Mitro
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Patch Facts

5 Things: Dates You Need on Your Calendar
5 Things: Dates You Need on Your Calendar
5 Things: Irene a Year-Old Memory
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Groupie

Award Winning Guitarist Goes Solo at G. Willikers
Stefilia's Stone Celebrates the Release of 'Like the Moon'
'Angels Do Exist': Stefelia's Stone Opens Bearfoot Music Series
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Health Tips

By Jennifer Smith
Homemade Enegy Bars for on the Go
The Soccer Mom Workout
Starting a Home Gym
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Frugal Family

Family Jump Time and Meal Deals
Family Meal Deals
Family Jump Time and Meal Deals
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Grab & Go Planner

By Amy L. C. Daley
Easter Egg Hunts Abound
It's All About Raising and Saving Money
Celebrities Converge on the Area This Weekend
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Raising Shrewsbury

By Amy L. C. Daley
No Green Act Is Too Small
To Staycation or To Go
Random or Regular Acts of Kindness
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Whiz Kids

Shrewsbury Resident Makes Strides at University
Local Student Wins Art Contest
Shrewsbury Dancer Heads to Competition in Ireland
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Great Escape

Escape to the Tropics
Unleash Your Inner Artist
Literary Lounging
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Sold!

By Jennifer Lucarelli
House Sells for Just Over a Million
House Sells for Just Under a Million
2 Sell For Less Than $100K
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Get Out

Musical Melody to Murder Mystery
Boats, Broadway, Bingo and a Benefit
It's All About Music, Art, Antiques and Literature This Weekend
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Patch Picks

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 8
Patch Picks: Preparing for Hurricane Irene
The Best Nail Salons in Town
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Bites Nearby

Mouth-Watering Menu at Upscale Allora
Culinary Exploration at Yama Zakura
Bites Nearby
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Viewfinder

Summer Concert Band Performs at Dean Park
IMAGE GALLERY: Governor Honors Shrewsbury Youth
IMAGE GALLERY: Staying Cool
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House Hunt

19 Open Houses This Weekend
Two-Family Listed For Under $160,000
55+ Community Has Condo Listed Under $350K
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Making It Happen

Successful Businesswoman Enjoys a Challenge
Local Dentist Balances Family and a Busy Practice
Making a Difference Across the World
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Photo of the Day

Renewable Gardens
On the Watch
Pastries Galore
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A View from the Top of the Slide

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Labels, Labels Everywhere....
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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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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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Where Are They Now?

By Gethin Coolbaugh
Meet Tory Benoit
Freilich Finds Success On The Mat
Diamantopoulos In The Rough
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Boston Marathon

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Local Results for the Boston Marathon
Shrewsbury Man to Run Marathon with Giant Toothbrush
Shrewsbury Man Will Run Boston Marathon for Cancer
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A Day in the Life

By Nance Ebert
Meet Former New England Patriot Philip Mulcahy
Meet Phil McGourty
Meet Derek Brindisi
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District Court Log

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Nearly $3K in Restitution in Larceny Case
Bail for Driver Accused of Trying to Run Down Officer
Alleged Christmas Tree Scammer Held on Bail
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Letter to the Editor

Stop Signs May Save a Life
Letter: Tartaglia Thanks Voters, Chastises Adversaries
Letter: Support of Selectman Candidate James Kane
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Candidate Profile

George Smith Running for Selectman
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A Story to Tell

Scouting Teaches Many Life Lessons
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Best of Blogs

Bloggers Sound Off on Boredom, Insurance
Bloggers Write about Personal Finances and Government Spending
One Blogger Asks for No Youth Sports Games on Sunday Mornings
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Look Who's Tweeting

Twitter Fan Requests Visit from Donnie Wahlberg
Three Twitter Follwers ReTweet Shrewsbury Patch Story
Followers ReTweet Patch Stories and Talk Hurricane
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What We Learned on Patch This Week

Woman Fights for Car-Buying Legislation and Man Arrested for Assault
Erratic Driver Leads to Burglary Arrest
The Police Log and Federal Court Cases Top Stories of the Week
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Social Media Saturdays

Shrewsbury Patriots Garner Facebook Fan Support
Facebook Fans Discuss the Holidays
Facebook Fans Dislike Library Opposers Gathering
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Contributor Corner

Patch Readers Share Favorite Christmas Songs
Zoll Cellars Offers Holiday Cooking Demos
Patch Users Praise SELCO
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By the Numbers

How Much Do They Make?
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More This Year [Poll]
Top 5 Taxpayers
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New to the Library

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Lots of Christmas Movies at the Library
Two-Disc Special Edition of Bonnie and Clyde Arrives at Library
Fourth Pirates of the Caribbean at the Library
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Red Box Rentals

By Caroline Schultz
Thor Still Tops at Red Box
Superhero Flick Thor Pounds its Way to the Top
Will Ferrell Film Tops Redbox Rentals
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Most Requested Items at the Library

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Autobiographies Requested Most at Library
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Senior Center Eats

Village Cafe Serves Seniors
The Village Cafe Serves Up Lunch Daily
Spaghetti and Chicken at the Village Cafe
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Fourth of July

By Jennifer Lucarelli
Dean Park Fourth of July Celebration Monday
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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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Pick One

CVS or Walgreens
Black Diamond or Dunkin' Donuts
Shrewsbury Pizza or Village Pizza?
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Cheapest Gas

By Jennifer Lucarelli
5 Places to Fill Your Tank
5 Places to Fill Up Your Tank
5 Places to Fill Up Your Tank
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Back to School

By Jennifer Lucarelli
There is Still Time to Buy Back to School Supplies
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School Lunch for the Week

By Caroline Schultz
Schools Serve Up Lunch
Schools Serve Up Lunch
Schools Serve Up Lunch
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Business Feature

Tacos Acapulco: 'This is the Real Stuff'
Meet the Owner: Waves & Flames
Review This: Shelly's Cafe & Deli
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Business Feature

Business Q&A: WAH-BO Grill
Laserderm MEDI-SPA
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9/11

Community Comes Together to Honor Those Fallen and Lost [VIDEO]
9/11 Candlelight Vigil Scheduled Sunday
UPS Facility Adds More Security and Safety Procedures Post 9/11
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Gone But Not Forgotten

15-Year-Old Shrewsbury Boy Dies After Being Stricken Ill
Obituary: Shrewsbury Man Killed in Car Crash
Marianne McVoy, Worked at First Congregational Church, Gone at 62
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Daylight Saving Time

Turn Clocks Back
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Best of Patch: Readers' Choice

Best of Patch Readers' Choice Winner: Austin Liquors
Where's the Best Liquor Store in Shrewsbury?
Where's the Best Staycation in the Area?
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OMG PD

Man Makes Off With Change Machine, Sleepy Guy Gets Ride to Station
Turtle, Absentee Juror Prompt Police Action
Annoying Singer, Mysterious Opening Door 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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Visions for Vacancies

What Should Go Here?
White City Pizza: What Should Go Here?
What Would You Put Here?
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You Ask ... Patch Answers

What is The White Velvety Growth on My Impatiens?
Who Attends the Mobile Chapel?
Date to Run in Town Election Passed, Clerk Says 'Everyone Was Informed'
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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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Patch Gets Up in Your Business

Patch Learns Parkour at New England Sports Academy
Patch Learns to Make St. Patrick's Day Drinks
If Reindeer Can Ski, So Can You
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So, This is Happening

'An Evening of Expression' Benefits Shrewsbury Public Schools
Big Trucks Back Thanks to a Donation
Country Kicking at the Senior Center; and 'Tom Sawyer' in the Next Room
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You're in Business

Review This: Elsa's Eatery
Elevate Your Exhibit
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Digging Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury's Most Famous Trees
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Local Woman Helps Run Girls Soccer Club in Haiti
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
'Bacon Bikini,' Free Kia (Manual) Among Local Craigslist Gems
Guy Needs Date to Brad Paisley; Man With Foot Fetish; Bag of Golf Clubs Falls Out of Truck
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