Anton’s Cleaners has launched its annual “Belle of the Ball” prom dress drive with the continued mission to collect, clean and distribute prom gowns to area high school junior and senior girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom. Every spring, high school girls are bombarded with media messages about designer dresses, shoes, jewelry, and […]
It all came together for CHS senior captain Brendan Lewis on Saturday as the Bulldogs’ top pound-for-pound wrestler cruised to the title in the 126-pound class at the Division 3 central sectional championships in Wayland. Competing in a weight class that was widely viewed as the toughest of the section — and one that the […]
Frank Mahoney, 98, of Canton, passed away on February 15 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Mahoney was married to the love of his life, Theresa Mahoney, for 72 years until she passed away in August 2014. Mr. Mahoney was born and raised in Dorchester, the son of Irish immigrants from County Cork, Ireland. Mr. […]
Neil Joseph Cronin, 85, of Stoughton and Falmouth, died on February 13, 2016, at Norwood Hospital from serious illness. He leaves his wife, Kathleen Comeau Cronin, after 37 loving years of marriage. Born in 1930 in Boston, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Neil and Catherine O’Brien Cronin. Neil spent his early […]
The Canton High girls ice hockey team had its five-game unbeaten streak snapped last week but remains in the thick of the playoff chase after an impressive performance against Medfield on Saturday. Sitting right at .500 with a 6-6-4 mark, the lady Bulldogs began play this week needing to win two of their final four […]
Leo W. “Bill” Strumski of New Hampshire, formerly of Canton, passed away February 11. Beloved son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Lewis) Strumski. Brother of Sandra Bruso of CT. Loving and cherished uncle of Claire, Audrey and Charles Bruso, also of CT. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, […]
Thanks to the efforts of the Canton Memorial Bow Project, hundreds of pink and green bows have been hung across the community as a show of support for the families of Kaleigh Kenyon and Thomas Gunning. The bows, made by an army of volunteers at the Canton Senior Center and paid for solely with donations, […]
I couldn’t remember the last time Snoopy had lain so quietly in my arms, allowing me to softly stroke his wiry fur. I buried my nose in his ears, which have always been the softest, silkiest part of him. For months now he had been content only when walking with Cheryl or sleeping. The rest […]
Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday night to forward a report to the state Department of Transportation seeking a truck exclusion on Dedham and Chapman streets once the new I-95 off ramp on Dedham Street is built. The exclusion requires the approval of MassDOT followed by a public hearing by selectmen. Exemptions can be granted to trucks […]
Bill McGonagle always had a yearning to fly. “It just was something I always wanted to do,” he said recently. “It’s an expensive venture. I could never afford it. Then one day I could afford it.” In 1999, he got his private pilot’s license,
