Framingham Garden Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary

"Framingham Garden Club participated, along with other civic groups, in planting approximately 10,000 Daffodil bulbs along the Boston Marathon route as a tribute to the Boston Strong campaign," said President Ruth Evans.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Can’t Wait for Black Friday Deals?

That’s OK, we have some of them right here for you.

Annual 'Toys For Tots' Campaign Underway

Virtually every town and city in the state has multiple locations where you can drop off a new toy for a child who otherwise might not get one.

MCI Framingham Prisoners Train Dogs for Veterans and Those in Need

One of the most well-known placements out of MCI Framingham was with former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords of Arizona courtesy of America's VetDogs. The shooting victim now has a yellow Labrador named Nelson.

SLIDESHOW: Scouts, Dogs and Veterans at Cushing Park & Chapel

The Town of Framingham held its annual Veterans Day program Monday morning at Cushing Memorial Park and inside Cushing Chapel.

Framingham Honors Veterans, Service Dog Programs

Monday's two-part ceremony for Veterans Day focused on service dogs; and how they help improve the lives of not just the veterans they are placed with, but the inmates who train them and the local families who socialize with the dogs.

Service Dogs Help Veterans Get Out of Bed Each Day

NEADS assistance dog spent time with the Wadland family of Framingham before bonding with U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran Andres Burgos of Foxborough.

Singing Trooper Performs Patriotic Sing-a-long in Framingham for Veterans

Heritage at Framingham, an independent and assisted living center, held a luncheon for veterans and a performance of the "singing trooper" Monday afternoon.

Red Sox Offering Free Fenway Park Tours for Veterans, Active Military Members

Tours start at 10 a.m. and run every hour until 5 p.m. Monday night.

Help Fund a Veteran Cause in Massachusetts

Veterans across Massachusetts need your help.

SLIDESHOW: NE Patriots, CVS Caremark Team Up for Tribute to Military Veterans of All Abilities

Nearly 50 veterans from across New England, including Arthur Lil of Framingham, took the turf with Patriots alumni at Gillette Stadium Field House on Veterans Day weekend, courtesy of CVS Caremark.

Army Captain, with Colon Cancer, to Walk Marathon Route with Full Gear and Gas Mask

Before many of you are awake, U.S. Army Capt. Justin Fitch, who is battling stage 4 colon cancer, will begin his walk along the Boston Marathon route to raise money for veterans.

Restaurants Serving Free Meals for Veterans on Monday

In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Framingham to Hold Lottery for its 25 Boston Marathon Bibs

The application submission deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.

Framingham Dental Center Collects 19 Boxes of Candy for Operation Gratitude

More than 100 youths traded their Halloween candy for a goody bag Saturday with Framingham Dental Center; and one lucky middle school student won an iPAD mini.

FYFC Awards Hero Among Us Award to Bob Merusi

The award is presented to individuals who, though their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit have made exceptional and lasting contributions to our community.

MutualOne Foundation Awards $2,500 to Junior Achievement

Framingham schools involved with Junior Achievement are Framingham High School, Wilson Elementary School and St. Bridget School.

Curtis Family Thanksgiving Raffle Tickets on Sale

Drawing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at All American Grill, said Curtis Family Thanksgiving Director of Operations Diane Lynch.

$175,000 Raised at Boys & Girls Club's Annual Gala

The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest honor TJX Companies, Inc., as its 2013 Partners for Youth for their outstanding commitment to the organization.

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ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

When is the Red Sox Parade?

See where Saturday's rolling party will go.

Walsh Best Buddies Experience Hanson's Haunted Hayride

Walsh Middle School’s chapter of Best Buddies held a special outing to Hanson’s Haunted Hayride at Hanson’s Farm in Framingham last Friday night.

UPDATED: McAuliffe Charter School Gave Away Pair of World Series Game 6 Tickets

A Framingham couple won the lucky pair of tickets; and the charter school raised about $6,000.

Red Sox Gomes Batting for Framingham Kid, 5, Fighting Cancer

During the fifth inning of game 4 of the World Series Sunday Red Sox player Jonny Gomes held a sign for a Framingham boy, 5, battling Leukemia, as part of Major League baseball's Stand Up for Cancer campaign.

Most Awesome Parents' Night Out Scheduled for Nov. 9

Net proceeds from the event will be donated to Framingham High School Drama Company to help defray the costs of an educational tour of London scheduled for the spring of 2014.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

SLIDESHOW: Access Framingham Pays Tribute to Dave Hutchinson

SLIDESHOW: Booktoberfest Raises $3,700 for Framingham Library Foundation

The Framingham Library Foundation has set a goal of raising $600,000 towards the cost of creating a new Christa McAuliffe Library branch.

Scenes From The 14th Annual Flutie 5K

25 teams, 850 runners helped raise over $85K for the Framingham-based Flutie Foundation for autism.

SLIDESHOW: Families Flock to 2nd Annual Farm Pond Fall Festival

The Framingham Downtown Renaissance hosted its 2nd Annual Farm Pond Fall Festival on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

Access Framingham Paying Tribute to Dave Hutchinson Sunday Night

Access Framingham viewers are invited to call in between 6-7 to offer tributes to Framingham's Dave Hutchinson tonight, Oct. 20.

Richard Fusco Foundation Donates First iPad to Cystic Fibrosis Patient

The Fusco family founded the Framingham-based foundation in memory of their son Richard who was born October 3, 1968 with Cystic Fibrosis.

Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said 30.6% of Massachusetts school children are overweight or obese students.

SLIDESHOW: Patriots Defensive Lineman Interacts With Kids at Cameron Middle School

New England Patriots Marcus Forston visited the Cameron Middle School as part of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation's Celebrate Volunteerism initiative.

JFS Patient Navigation Program Awarded $7,200

The MutualOne Charitable Foundation has awarded $7,200 to Jewish Family Service of MetroWest to support continuation of a Patient Navigation pilot program focusing on health and wellness for seniors in Framingham and Natick.

Framingham Teen Wins Opportunity to Meet Selena Gomez

A Framingham teen won front row tickets to see Selena Gomez in concert in Boston tonight and a meet and greet with the former Disney star turned pop music singer.