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5 Things Dec. 1: Hanging of the Greens, Team Lia Scagnoli Vendor Fair and More

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Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Hanging of the Greens New Testament Christian School and New Testament Baptist Church will be hosting a Hanging of the Greens service at 6 p.m. for the community in preparation for the first Sunday of Advent.  Throughout the service, the Christmas passages of Scripture will be read, carols and other Christmas songs will be sung, special Christmas readings will be shared and the sanctuary space will become transformed with seasonal decorations. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for a celebration…

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5 Things July 22: State Police Seek Help, Motorcycle Run and More

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Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Today there will be Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind will become south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 63. 2. Fillmore - Nason VFW Post 8049 is holding the annual Motorcycle Run for the Troops. Registration is 9 a.m. Tickets, which can be purchased in advance or the day of the event, are $15. Following the ride will be steak tips, chicken, baked potato, salad and rolls, music and raffles. For more information call 508-…

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Updated: Woman Accidentally Shot by Hunter Recovering

Woman shot by muzzleloader in hunting accident in Norton.

At 4:55 p.m., Norton Police and Fire responded to a hunting accident in the vicinity of 98 Oak St. A woman was injured in the accident by a muzzle loader, a single-shot rifle, and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. Though the incident is still under investigation, Lt. Todd Jackson of Norton Police Department said it was most likely just an accident. According to a report from the Sun Chronicle, the woman was shot in the abdomen. UPDATE 10:18 p.m.: A preliminary investigation reveals that a hunter shot at what he believed to be a deer. The female victim, a 66-year-old Norton resident, was walking her two dogs on a path in the same area when she was struck.  The hunter, also a Norton resident, immediately called 911 and police and …

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Norton Residents Join Mass State Police Recruit Training Troop

William S. Hall and Gregory S. Murphy completed the first of 21 weeks of training.

Two Norton residents were among more than 220 members of the Massachusetts State Police 80th Recruit Training Troop who began their day with a physical training run Oct. 21 at the State Police Academy in New Braintree.  William S. Hall and Gregory S. Murphy completed the first of 21 weeks of classroom, situational and physical training Friday.  The 80th Recruit Training Troop is the first State Police recruit class since 2006.

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