Dr. Shirley Ferguson Rayport, a pioneering neuropsychiatrist, dedicated professor, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Canton on September 17, 2025. She was 102 years old. Shirley’s long and fulfilling life was defined by intellectual curiosity, compassion for others, a love of music and the arts, and an unwavering […]
The only guaranteed way to avoid being scammed is to arrange it so that you are never approached by a scammer. Unfortunately, that’s impossible. Scammers work all day, every day to come up with new ways to catch people off guard so they can scam them. It’s best to accept that there’s no way to […]
Nearly 100 dogs and hundreds more humans turned out for the second annual Canton Pooch Parade held last Saturday at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. All attendees were able to cast their vote for the title of “Top Dog,” which went to Mila Weingart, and several “Best Costume” prizes were awarded by a panel of […]
For the first time in program history, the Canton High golf team has been crowned MIAA state champions following its impressive team victory at the Division 2 state championship tournament held at Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown. Carrying momentum from their dominant win at this year’s D2 North sectionals, the Bulldogs rode the hot hands […]
Are you an avid collector of old vehicles? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for a car hobbyist? The Canton Police Department is currently auctioning off a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 police car. This online auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Monday, November 17. All proceeds from this […]
Vincent Paul Smedile, 87, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by his family, October 21, 2025. Vincent proudly grew up in Mission Hill and was a veteran, serving in the United States Army Reserves. He worked as a self-employed distributor for wholesale foods. Beloved son of the late Frank and Rachel Smedile. Devoted husband of the […]
Dr. Shirley Ferguson Rayport, a pioneering neuropsychiatrist, dedicated professor, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Canton on September 17, 2025. She was 102 years old. Shirley’s long and fulfilling life was defined by intellectual curiosity, compassion for others, a love of music and the arts, and an unwavering […]
As winter approaches and costs continue to rise, the Canton office of William Raveis Real Estate has joined forces with Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families drive to collect new and gently used winter coats for those in need through Wednesday, December 31. “Anyone who needs a coat will have one” is the mission […]
Dear Editor: Our immigrant neighbors are an essential part of Canton’s vibrant community. They work hard, raise families, attend our schools and churches, and contribute to the heart and strength of our town. Yet many now face the devastating reality of losing their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — and with it, the stability and safety […]
On Saturday, September 27, approximately 300 volunteers spread out across 14 different locations in Canton, Norwood, Walpole, Milton, Quincy, and various Boston neighborhoods to help clean up trash and debris along the Neponset River
