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Kimberly J. Ludvigsen, 61, of Fall River, died peacefully March 15, 2021. Kimberly was a former bookkeeper who enjoyed reading, sewing, and cross-stitching, the New England Patriots, and everything Tom Brady. Daughter of the late Richard Pontius Sr. and Priscilla Olsen. Loving mother of Erin M. Washington and her partner, Patrick Lindblad, of Taunton and […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Paul A. Fitzgerald II, of Republic, MO, formerly of Canton, passed away March 12 with his loving wife, Amanda, by his side. Paul was raised in Canton and attended St. John’s School in Canton and graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton, Class of 1987. He married Amanda Sprague in 2006 and she brought […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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This story originally appeared in the March 11 edition of the Canton Citizen. Twenty years ago, Fran Pinkham of Sharon had what she called a regular job working in an office. In her free time, she liked to shop, traveling through Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine, seeking the stores she really loved: consignment shops. When […]
Mar 20 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The reopening of Metropolis Rink has paved the way for the return of public skating. The next available date is Saturday, March 20, and COVID restrictions apply. Visit cantonrec.com for details. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more public skating photos by Moira Sweetland.
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Thanks to the generosity and vision of a longtime local family, the Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) in Canton is larger by nearly three acres and can offer greater protection for Pequit Brook, which flows through the wildlife sanctuary as an important part of the greater Neponset River Watershed. At the end of January, […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 18 edition include: * Pluto crater named in honor of Canton native Lisa (Rockoff) Hardaway * Photos from the CHS Spring Cabaret * Canton High School Term 2 Honor Roll * True Tales from […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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The American Legion Post 24 Riders want to thank everyone for their support with their recent fundraising raffles. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Riders have been able to provide continued support to the Canton Honor Guard as well as other individual activities, such as the Liliana Iavarone Birthday Wish. Iavarone, a third grader […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Canton resident and World War II veteran James Collins was treated to a special birthday surprise on Sunday as a parade of family, friends and public officials drove by his home to wish him a happy 99th birthday. Collins, a Navy submarine veteran who turned 99 the following day on March 8, watched with delight […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 11 edition include: * Remembering George Thomas IV (click here for online version) * Town officials face new hurdles in trash/recycling talks * Fiddleheads consignment shop celebrates 20 years in Canton * Birthday Salute: […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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John M. Guarino, 68, of Danville, VA, formerly of Canton, passed away February 17. Born in Dallas, TX, and raised in Canton, John graduated from Canton High School and went on to earn a BA from Bridgewater State University, an MS from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD from […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen