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SLIDESHOW: PMC Kids Ride Raises $7,000

The first-ever PMC Framingham Kids Ride was held Sunday morning and raised more than $7,000 for the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The first-ever PMC Framingham Kids Ride was held Sunday morning and raised more than $7,000 for the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event was organized by Framingham High senior Michael Berkson. For the last five years, Michael's dad Craig Berkson has participated in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge to raise money for cancer. A  survivor of pancreatic cancer, Berkson rides with the Caring for Carcinoid team, a foundation that raises money for the same type of cancer he has survived. The PMC Framingham Kids Ride was one of more than 3 dozen PMC Kids Rides scheduled across New England this weekend. More than 4,000 cyclists ages 3-16 were expected to participate to raise awareness and funds for cancer care and research. …

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SLIDESHOW: Freshman Baseball Defeats Newton North Tigers

The combined efforts of Framingham Flyers pitchers Chris Grome & Anthony Tunno limited the Tigers to just two runs for the game.

The Framingham Flyers freshman baseball team defeated the Tigers from Newton North 3-2 on Thursday.   The combined efforts of Flyers pitchers Chris Grome & Anthony Tunno limited the Tigers to just two runs for the game.   Going into the bottom of the seventh inning, Framingham trailed 2-1, but with bases loaded & 2 outs in the inning, the Flyers tied the score on a walk, then won the game on a passed ball that allowed the runner to score from third base.

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SLIDESHOW: Sen. Warren Meets With Disability Advocates in Framingham

Sen. Elizabeth Warren met with disability advocates and service providers in Framingham on Friday afternoon.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren met with disability advocates and service providers in Framingham on Friday afternoon at 1671 Worcester Rd. *** Thanks to Jamey Fountain for the photos.

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IMAGE GALLERY: Brazilian Martial Arts Mixes Dance With Exercise

Kicks and flips make for a unique exercise that mixes fighting with dance at a Framingham martial arts studio.

Capoeria is more of a way of life than an exercise class for the students in Cais da Bahia in Framingham.  The class is steeped in Brazilian culture and each session leaves its students exhausted after an hour of kicking, jumping and flipping through the air.  Some of the class' most dedicated students have been studying for more than a decade, and come to the studio more than 5 times per week. 

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IMAGE GALLERY: Hoop Clinic at Framingham High

Coaches Adam Cluff and Dee King, with help from Framingham High boys and girls varsity hoopsters conducted a very organized and spirited clinic to help players at all ability levels develop better skills.

Framingham High School’s basketball program sponsored a youth basketball clinic Saturday for all players in grades 4-8. Coaches Adam Cluff and Dee King, with help from Framingham High boys and girls varsity hoopsters conducted a very organized and spirited clinic to help players at all ability levels develop better skills and better themselves as players. They began with some basic stretching exercises and progressed into several areas of specific focus; including layups, jump shots, “triple threat," dribbling, passing & overall communication while on court.   From my vantage point, everyone had a great time, but more importantly, everyone learned something.   Kudos to the coaching staffs at Framingham High & all the players who gave up …

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IMAGE GALLERY: Fatima Lights Draw Locals to Christmas Display

Every year, Holliston's Fatima Shrine hosts thousands of area residents who flock to the site to take in a massive display of Christmas lights.

Every year, Holliston's Fatima Shrine hosts thousands of area residents who flock to the site to take in a massive display of Christmas lights.

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IMAGE GALLERY: Bonfire Pep Rally For Thanksgiving Football

A bonfire at the Framingham football pep rally helped raise support for the upcoming Thanksgiving matchup against Natick.

Framingham residents gathered around a bonfire at Bowdich Field Wednesday to rally spirit with for the High School football team before their Thanksgiving game against Natick.  "It's a great way to get the community together, Greg Hicks, a senior on the Framingham football team said.  "This is the biggest game of the year and it's awesome to see everyone here for us," Hicks said. 

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IMAGE GALLERY: Framingham Defeats Wellesley 40-15

Parents and students please upload your photos of the Flyers victory below.

Congrats to the Framingham Flyers who defeated the Red Raiders in Football 40-15 last week. The Flyers will travel to Walpole tonight to battle the Rebels.

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IMAGE GALLERY: In the Mood for Big Bands

Friday night, the sounds of the Big Bands filled the Framingham Centre Common as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Friday night, the sounds of the Big Bands filled the Framingham Centre Common as part of the Summer Concert Series. Heritage Pops Orchestra performed Glenn Miller to Etta James to the crowd assembled. Framingham Patch will have video from the concert on Monday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and signed up for our Patch newsletter.

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Final Day of Immigrant Photography Exhibit at Library

Today, July 31 is the last day to view the traveling photography exhibit by Mario Quiroz, highlighting Immigrants’ contributions to Massachusetts.

Today, July 31 is the last day to view the traveling photography exhibit by Mario Quiroz, highlighting Immigrants’ contributions to Massachusetts. There was a reception for the exhibit on Thursday, July 19 at the main Framingham Library. The exhibit hangs in the lobby of the library.

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