Somewhere in the middle of the Mohave Desert is a rock that Bobby Cabino knows by heart. It’s the one that his older brother Shayne is perched atop in a striking photo that has since become a family treasure. The photo captures Shayne, who was killed in action in Iraq, during his stay at the […]
Last Saturday was a beautiful day, and to be outside was especially wonderful. Wally Gibbs, the chairman of the Canton Historical Commission, convened a meeting in an unlikely place. We met under the arching leaves of an ancient oak tree on a winding path inside the Canton Corner Cemetery. The purpose of the meeting was […]
The Canton Historical Society will be open to the public every Sunday in December from 2-5 p.m. Come visit and explore our town’s rich history. President Wally Gibbs will happily guide you through the museum’s priceless collections. Canton is proud of its role in American history, having been enriched by great patriots, industrialists, war heroes, […]
For the seventh consecutive year, Stoughton continued its dominance over Canton on Thanksgiving Day, cruising to a 27-7 win in a heavily attended game at Canton High. Stoughton held a 7-0 lead at the half and scored three times in the second half, including a score aided by a blocked punt. Canton scored its lone […]
Those wishing to place a zoning article for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for April 30, 2012, must submit a completed application — including an explanation of the proposed article — to the Board of Selectmen’s office by December 9 at 12 noon. All zoning articles will be reviewed prior to town meeting by […]
The Open Book Coffeehouse continues its seventh consecutive season of showcasing live, acoustic music on Saturday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. with blues singer/songwriter JP Jones. Jones has been called “America’s hidden lion of independent music” (OpEdNews.com). Best known for his folk-influenced songwriting, he is a classically trained composer who grew up on the rock […]
Aaron Mack scored four touchdowns to lead the Stoughton Black Knights past Canton 27-7 in the annual Thanksgiving Day finale at Memorial Field. The Bulldogs’ lone touchdown came on a 21-yard pass from Anthony Bires to Elias Camacho in the third quarter. Canton finishes the season with a 3-7 overall record. Photos: Members of the […]
Despite rainy conditions and a hostile crowd, the CHS class of 2011 pulled out a 28-24 victory over Stoughton in the annual Powder Puff game last Wednesday at Stoughton High. Vicki Tondre, Haley Gaughan, Emma Compagna and Kensey Waterman each scored touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who were led by coaches Tina Hayes, Jessica Duggan and […]
Kristine McNamara of Canton tied for top prize in the Wild Horses category of the 2011 Outer Banks (NC) Photo Contest, sponsored by Outer Banks-based Village Realty. McNamara’s photo is an endearing shot of wild horses — three adults and a knobby-kneed colt — by the ocean on the beach north of Corolla, North Carolina. […]
DID YOU KNOW … Social Security recipients will get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6 percent in January 2012, their first increase in three years. Some of the increase will be lost to higher Medicare premiums, which are deducted from Social Security payments. According to federal officials, most Medicare beneficiaries will pay $99.20 a month in […]
