Stories written by Jay TurnerJay joined the
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Beautiful late spring weather and a steady stream of happy patrons made for a memorable opening day at the Canton Farmers Market, which kicked off its third season on Sunday, June 11, on the front lawn of the Rodman building. An estimated 1,200 visitors turned out to browse and shop from local farmers and artisans […]
Jun 16 2023 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Jay Turner
For the second consecutive season, CHS boys tennis standout Max Kupferman ended his spring with a tournament victory and a perfect 16-0 record. But once again, Kupferman’s individual brilliance was not enough as the Bulldogs fell 4-1 to a highly ranked opponent in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament. This time, it […]
Jun 8 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A flurry of new pre-trial motions in the murder case against Karen Read, including a bid by her legal team to subpoena two key witnesses as part of an evidentiary hearing request for their cell phone records, culminated last Wednesday with another highly charged showdown between prosecutors and defense attorneys in Norfolk Superior Court. Read, […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
Senior Syriah McCruse, junior Katie Oliver, and two of their relay partners are headed to the MIAA ‘Meet of Champions’ after their stellar showing at last weekend’s Division 4 State Track & Field Championships. The talented quartet were just a few of the many point scorers for a Canton team that went on to finish […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
One Canton team came away elated and the other disappointed following an action-packed varsity lacrosse doubleheader at neighboring Milton High School last Saturday. For the CHS boys team, it was the former, as freshman standout Michael Thomas helped power the 20th ranked Bulldogs to a thrilling comeback win over the 23rd ranked Wildcats 15-14 in […]
May 26 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Canton’s unique and diverse heritage, both of its people and its land, will be a cause for celebration this coming Saturday, May 20, as the community comes together for the second annual Canton Heritage Festival. Hosted by the Paul Revere Heritage Site, the free, all-ages event will run from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and […]
May 19 2023 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Sophomore singles player Camila Cutter continued her torrid stretch and every other starter recorded at least one victory as the CHS girls tennis team enjoyed its best week to date — doubling its season win total and taking two of three matches overall to improve to 4-8. As of May 16, the Bulldogs were still […]
May 19 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
In a highly anticipated pre-trial hearing that drew over 100 spectators and a throng of media members to Norfolk Superior Court, defense attorneys for Karen Read sparred with county prosecutors over key pieces of evidence and offered radically different theories as to their significance in the January 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. […]
May 4 2023 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Coming off a tough two-game stretch that included one-goal losses to both Braintree and Quincy, the CHS girls lacrosse team had the perfect get-right week and certainly made the most of it, demolishing Kelley-Rex foes Taunton and Attleboro by the combined margin of 32-7. The Canton girls then made it three straight games with exactly […]
May 4 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Momentum has been steadily building for the CHS boys lacrosse team, which now sits alone in second place in the Hockomock Davenport Division after Monday’s blowout road win at Taunton. The 20-4 victory was the Bulldogs’ most lopsided result of the season and came just days after their closest game to date — a 12-11, […]
Apr 27 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner