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Friday, May 24, 2013

Bubble Gum Bob's Birthday Party: May 31

Mark your calendar: On May 31, there will be a birthday party for Bubble Gum Bob.

  The community is pulling together a birthday party for Bubble Gum Bob on May 31 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Park Street Books and Toys.  The party has been several years in the making and was the idea of Francesca D'Angelo, 14.  "It's something we've always wanted to do," said her mother Carrie D'Angelo. Three years ago while in fifth grade, Francesca interviewed "Bubble Gum Bob" as part of a school project. During the interview, she learned his birthday was in June and thought it would be nice to have a birthday party for him. Bubble Gum Bob is a part of Medfield's character. He is at all community events and can often be seen walking around town, smiling and handing out gum (and other sweets) to everyone he meets. And it is not …

Jo Benesi

6:01 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Happy Birthday to you, Bob!! Medfield wouldn't be the same without you. I hope your day is very special as you have made so many young people growing up in town feel special.   more ›

Monday, January 28, 2013

Fan Says Lord's Belongs in "Retail Hall of Fame"

The Thrifty New Englander stopped by Lord's recently and said Medfield's piece of Americana belonged in a Retail Hall of Fame.

  The editor of The Thrifty New Englander talks about his disappointment that Lord's Department Store is closing after 73 years in business. The writer tells of his recent visit to the store -- complete with mention of Bubble Gum Bob and Ruthie's Diner -- and says the store should be placed in the retail "Hall of Fame."  His tale is all-too-familiar as he shares his "heartbreak" over the closing of Medfield's little piece of Americana.  Click here for the full story. Do you agree? Do you think Lord's would qualify for a Retail Hall of Fame? Tell us in the comments is you agree or disagree. 

bonnie finley

7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Definitely should be in Hall of Fame. Countless times we have forgotten batteries on Christmas morning, someones birthday and especially when our kids were in school the "OH I need poster paper or colored paper for report due tomorrow." As a Sunday School teacher for many years at the First Baptist Church next door, the younger ones would ask, "Why does God live next door and not here?" Really …   more ›

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