There are heavy hearts across Canton and throughout the local police family following the death of Det. John Ruane III last Tuesday, July 18, at the age of 55. A lifelong resident and Canton High School graduate, Ruane spent the bulk of his adult life in service to others, first as a proud member of […]
Members of the Canton Select Board faced an onslaught of criticism during the resident comment period at Tuesday night’s meeting. In perhaps the most direct and public rebuke of Canton’s leadership in recent memory, five local residents, each from different backgrounds and hailing from all corners of the community, went one by one in front […]
A pair of newly filed motions — one by the prosecution and another by the defense, both aimed at preserving trial fairness — will have their day in court next week as lawyers return to Norfolk Superior Court for the latest pre-trial showdown in the murder case against Karen Read. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, starting at 2 p.m. in the Dedham courthouse.
Continuing a proud Canton tradition of honoring the service and sacrifice of local military members and veterans, the Canton Veterans Services Dept. unveiled a sharp new set of ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners throughout the downtown area last week. Just in time for Independence Day, the banners have been installed on light posts throughout Canton Center, each […]
The weather refused to cooperate, but the mood inside Copper Mill Hall was festive and hopeful as residents of all ages gathered on Saturday in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Sponsored by the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI), the event was hosted by CDEI member Cynthia Holcombe and featured performances by the Marlene […]
Beautiful late spring weather and a steady stream of happy patrons made for a memorable opening day at the Canton Farmers Market, which kicked off its third season on Sunday, June 11, on the front lawn of the Rodman building. An estimated 1,200 visitors turned out to browse and shop from local farmers and artisans […]
For the second consecutive season, CHS boys tennis standout Max Kupferman ended his spring with a tournament victory and a perfect 16-0 record. But once again, Kupferman’s individual brilliance was not enough as the Bulldogs fell 4-1 to a highly ranked opponent in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament. This time, it […]
A flurry of new pre-trial motions in the murder case against Karen Read, including a bid by her legal team to subpoena two key witnesses as part of an evidentiary hearing request for their cell phone records, culminated last Wednesday with another highly charged showdown between prosecutors and defense attorneys in Norfolk Superior Court. Read, […]
Senior Syriah McCruse, junior Katie Oliver, and two of their relay partners are headed to the MIAA ‘Meet of Champions’ after their stellar showing at last weekend’s Division 4 State Track & Field Championships. The talented quartet were just a few of the many point scorers for a Canton team that went on to finish […]
One Canton team came away elated and the other disappointed following an action-packed varsity lacrosse doubleheader at neighboring Milton High School last Saturday. For the CHS boys team, it was the former, as freshman standout Michael Thomas helped power the 20th ranked Bulldogs to a thrilling comeback win over the 23rd ranked Wildcats 15-14 in […]
