The memories of loved ones lost and dearly missed — and the beauty and blessings of life in recovery — were on full display at last Thursday’s Celebration of Life event hosted by the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse. Held on the lawn in front of the Senior Center on International Overdose Awareness Day, the […]
In the face of mounting criticism and alarmed by what he described as the ongoing harassment of witnesses in the murder case against Karen Read, a fed-up Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey officially broke his silence last week while calling for an end to “baseless” speculation and the peddling of false narratives. In the […]
The Canton Dolphins swim team wrapped up another stellar season at the Summer Suburban Swim League Championships held on Saturday, August 12. Competing against swimmers from 10 area communities in and around greater Boston, the Dolphins, led by coach Sandy Hart, finished fifth overall in the standings this summer with a final record of 6-4. […]
On an unforgettable summer night in Bristol, Connecticut, in front of a national audience and with the whole town cheering them on, Canton’s star-studded Little League 12U team cemented their status as local legends. In the end, just 60 feet separated the Canton boys from their ultimate goal of reaching the Little League World Series […]
Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone ruled on Tuesday that there was “no merit” to the arguments for her suggested recusal as advanced by defense attorneys during the latest pre-trial hearing in the closely watched murder case against Karen Read. The defense team, led by Alan Jackson, had made the request based on a combination […]
There are heavy hearts across Canton and throughout the local police family following the death of Det. John Ruane III last Tuesday, July 18, at the age of 55. A lifelong resident and Canton High School graduate, Ruane spent the bulk of his adult life in service to others, first as a proud member of […]
Members of the Canton Select Board faced an onslaught of criticism during the resident comment period at Tuesday night’s meeting. In perhaps the most direct and public rebuke of Canton’s leadership in recent memory, five local residents, each from different backgrounds and hailing from all corners of the community, went one by one in front […]
A pair of newly filed motions — one by the prosecution and another by the defense, both aimed at preserving trial fairness — will have their day in court next week as lawyers return to Norfolk Superior Court for the latest pre-trial showdown in the murder case against Karen Read. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, starting at 2 p.m. in the Dedham courthouse.
Continuing a proud Canton tradition of honoring the service and sacrifice of local military members and veterans, the Canton Veterans Services Dept. unveiled a sharp new set of ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners throughout the downtown area last week. Just in time for Independence Day, the banners have been installed on light posts throughout Canton Center, each […]
The weather refused to cooperate, but the mood inside Copper Mill Hall was festive and hopeful as residents of all ages gathered on Saturday in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Sponsored by the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI), the event was hosted by CDEI member Cynthia Holcombe and featured performances by the Marlene […]
