Most people probably believe judges know the law and are fair in administering courtroom procedures and determining verdicts. The traditional image of justice, after all, is a woman wielding a sword symbolizing power and holding a set of scales representing impartiality in weighing facts and evidence. But some area residents who have had cases heard […]
With the approach of Memorial Day weekend, the Canton Community Band is preparing for its busiest time of the year. The organization is known especially for playing during the summer months, beginning with the Memorial Day ceremony (where it plays with the Canton High School band) and a concert in front of the Rodman Administration […]
Canton Garden Club members are busy these days preparing for the upcoming annual plant sale. The sale will take place May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Armando Recreation Center at 92 Pleasant Street. This location is a change from previous sales, which have long been held at the Canton Public Library. […]
Despite a driving, cold rain, about 90 CHS students assembled in front of the Rodman building last Wednesday around noon to pour frigid water over their heads. The event was an Ice Bucket Challenge, following the well-established pattern of raising money for and spreading awareness about ALS. Coordinated by CHS career counselor and teacher Ed […]
The cost of healthcare is an often-discussed topic, especially in election years. A huge medical bill that insurers refuse to pay — or worse, a collection of such bills, resulting in catastrophic expenses threatening a family’s financial stability — are, unfortunately, not unusual subjects of media coverage. With the American system of paying for healthcare, […]
Amanda Callahan has truly mastered two of the elements: wind and water. Her expertise in sailing has enabled her to compete at the highest levels. Sailing in the Sunfish class, she represented Team USA in the Pan American Games in Chile in November. More recently, she raced in the Sunfish World Championship, held in Miami […]
Some new residents moved in this spring at the Waterfall Hills apartment complex off Bolivar Street. They have no lease nor do they pay any rent in the usual sense despite living in specialized housing. That’s because these new Cantonites are honeybees. Part of a new initiative by Waterfall Hills’ parent company, Chestnut Hill Realty […]
It’s probably safe to say that everyone in Canton has seen some of the results of Bob Maffie’s passion for honoring veterans. It’s there in the 25-foot flagpole at his house that’s lit up at night. It’s there in the green and gold sign at Veterans Memorial Park on Washington Street. Most of all, it’s […]
Amy Killeen and Tom Birmingham are united in their outlook on their almost 30 years of marriage and in their general attitude toward life. In conversation, they seamlessly tag team, alternating speaking times and pausing if the other one starts a remark. “We think we’re very lucky in love,” noted Birmingham. While they do share […]
Sierra Porter loves working with young children. The Canton High School junior said she has done “a lot of babysitting,” and she enjoyed working for Kids Camp, first as a junior counselor and then as a counselor for two years. As the oldest of five, she has also had plenty of experience with her younger […]
