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Chris Evans, Carnival For Girl, Best Teacher: 2019's Fun Moments
Take a look back at some of 2019's most fun, happiest moments in the MetroWest and Worcester areas.

WAYLAND, MA — As 2019 draws to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some nicer, happier things that happened this year. We found several heartwarming fundraisers, a local pillow-fighting firefighter, and, of course, Chris Evans.
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An entire town got together to help a 5-year-old girl with cancer. And the organizers didn't stop there.
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A Framingham teacher who received a transplant last year rallied the entire school district for a young boy waiting on a heart transplant in Boston.
The story of the rise of singer Ricky Duran on "The Voice" was certainly one of the most inspiring tales of the year.
Milford Teacher Named Semi-Finalist For 2020 Teacher Of Year
A nice honor for Milford High School English teacher Eamon Cunningham.
Chris Evans Films In Massachusetts Neighborhood
Sudbury's most famous native returned to his home state in May to film for the Apple TV mini-series "Defending Jacob."
Natick Rallies Behind 8 Shops Destroyed In Fire
This massive fire in downtown Natick in July was not one of the year's happiest moments — but the way the community rallied for the business owners was a bright spot.
Milford Resident, Pillow Fighting Firefighter Is Back at It
Speaking of Natick firefighters, have you heard about the pillow-fighting elf?
Norwood Food Truck Served Jennifer Lawrence's Wedding
The food truck owner didn't really know which celebrities he was serving at Lawrence's October Rhode Island wedding.
For some people, this might've been the best news all year.
Ryan Reynolds Movie Filming In Framingham
A lot of celebrity activity in the MetroWest area in 2019. Reynolds was at Framingham's historic downtown bank to film a scene for "Free Guy."
Chris Evans Shows Appreciation To Concord Police With A Visit
OK, one more Chris Evans story.
Some other 2019 fun stories to check out:
- PHOTOS: Framingham High School Athletes Honored
- Sudbury Business Named In Boston Magazine's 'Best of Boston'
- Winning Mass Cash Lotto Ticket Sold In Framingham
- MA Officials Break Ground On Cochituate Trail; Reveal Bike Plan
- Framingham High School Named Top 100 School By Boston Magazine
- Milford Emergency Responders Honored With Citation
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