Hamilton-Wenham's Top Stories of 2016

HAMILTON-WENHAM – Here are some of the highlights of this year, as told by the most-read stories on the Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

134 and Counting: Hamilton-Wenham Girls Set National Record: The high school girls cross country team broke the record for the most consecutive dual-meet wins in October. The girls' winning streak dates back 12 years.

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School Among Best in the State: This year, the high school was ranked the 13th-best public high school in Massachusetts, according to the U.S. World & News Report rankings.

Fire Dept. Saves Donkey from Hamilton Well: A donkey was rescued from a well earlier this year.

North Shore Native's Business Grows After Shark Tank Appearance: This Gordon College graduate appeared on Shark Tank to promote her product: A snack made for women, by women.

Babysitter Charged With Kidnapping Will Continue to Undergo Evaluation: The Hamilton toddler in the kidnapping case over the summer was thankfully returned to her parents.