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Dear Editor: The presidential campaigns are moving toward the selection of which two candidates are going to be facing each other in the fall general election. One party has a presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. However, some of the members of that party don’t like that he was the winner of the primary contest. Americans, however, […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights of the May 26 issue include: * A detailed look at substance abuse prevention efforts in Canton * Local pilot passes on his passion for flying * Two-page spread honoring deceased Canton veterans * Photo coverage of the annual Luce Fun Run Also, […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Green Up the Blue Hills, the annual stewardship event sponsored by the Friends of the Blue Hills, will be held on Sunday, June 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ponkapoag Pond in Canton. Volunteers will enjoy music, face painting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt while helping with an essential task: pulling up invasive weeds that […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Wolff Sisters & The Last Calvary want to save the honeybees and want your help! On Saturday, May 21, the talented trio, featuring Canton natives Rebecca, Rachael and Kat Wolff, will perform a “Barn Show for the Bees” with Lula Wiles at 9 Stone Bridge Lane in Milton. The all-ages show kicks off at […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Amanda G. Kelso, 25, of Canton, passed away at home unexpectedly. Born in Medellin, Colombia, she is a lifelong resident of Canton. She graduated from Canton High School in 2008 and attended Clark University. Beloved daughter of Janice Davidowicz and Frederick Kelso of Canton. Sister of Adriana Kelso of Canton. Funeral services private. For guestbook, […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Edward J. Dempsey, 86, of Canton, passed away May 14 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born and raised in Boston, he graduated from Boston Latin School where he was the captain of both the football and baseball teams. Ed went on to graduate from Boston College, where he also was a member of the baseball […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Jason A. Bisson, 40, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2016. Devoted father of Jacob Bisson of MO. Beloved son of Armand and Carol (Lindauer) Bisson of Canton. Loving brother of Melissa (Bisson) Healy and her husband, Brendan, of Canton and Nicole (Bisson) Richmond and her husband, Douglas, […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has worked with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to eliminate a substantial barrier between high school athletes who are struggling with substance use and the help they need. “We know from our investigations of overdose deaths in Norfolk County that many of those dying today got hooked on opiate […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Francis J. Molway Jr., 75, formerly of Canton, of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away May 12. Born in Boston, he graduated from Wilmington High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of FM Generator in Canton for many years before retiring in 2005. He lived in […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: It seems as time goes by in the year 2016, Canton has lost many people through accidents and unexpected deaths. My son, Allan J. Doody Jr., was one of those people. He lived in Virginia and he was brought home to be buried with his father. The outpouring of cards, flowers, food and […]