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5 Things: Found Earring, Help HCAT, Adopt a Dog

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Local Massage Therapists Heads to the Olympics: Yesterday Editor Sean O'Donnell got to talk to an Olympian. Well, she's not competing but by working with the medical team Anna Gammal will be one of the unsung heroes of the games. Look for her story later this week, but in the mean time, are you going to the London later this month? Share your story in the comments or email sean.odonnell@patch.com

2. Pet of the Week: Calling all dog lovers, Sheperella was adopted recently and is being returned to for circumstances beyond her control. Baypath is heartbroken to have her return to the shelter, as she was very stressed there. They would really love to find her a foster home ASAP. If you don't have cats and are interested, call 508-435-6938 or email shelter@baypathhumane.org.

3. Missing Earring Found: Did you lose an earring at the track in the past few days? John Rachlin was walking the track recently and found one. Rachlin said if you think the earring might be yours, give him a call 617 921-9669. He also asks that you have it's match available to show.

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4. Help HCAT Help You: The board of directors is working on a strategic plan to make HCAT all that it can be to our Holliston cable subscribers. If you could take a minute to send us an email, we are very interested in your comments, both critical and supportive; about what HCAT is doing right and where we need to improve. Please send your comments to pm@hcattv.org. Your identity will not be revealed to any member of the board of directors or staff other than the station manager receiving your email.

5. Bugs Bugs Everywhere: Bugs are lurking in summer. Where are they and what are they up to?  Explore the grounds to discover their hideouts. Learn about pests and beneficials and the plants they love. This program is intended for kids in grades 1 through 3. Pre-registration is not required and it is free. The learning starts at 10 a.m.

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