A few weeks ago, a customer emailed to ask if I would consider writing a column about the pitfalls of credit cards for young people, especially college students. He said he had a feeling his kids weren’t hearing him and he thought they might get the message if they saw it in the paper. “This […]
By Nancy Pando There is no horizon when you are crawling through a tunnel. You put your head down and you keep going because word has it, a light could appear. After Jaime and Bill’s loss, it was a relief to hear that their prenatal tests were just fine. This would be our third grandchild […]
Did you know … A new scoreboard was recently installed in center field at Canton High School’s Gibson Field. The scoreboard was sponsored by the Bank of Canton and is colored green representing CHS colors. The Board of Selectmen recently voted 3-2 to approve 10 additional single-day beer and wine licenses for hockey tournaments at the Canton Ice House. The licenses permit the Ice House to serve beer and wine […]
The following selection, by Tricia Kendall, was the winning entry (tie) in the adult nonfiction/memoir category in the 2018 Canton Writes contest. The Citizen, a sponsor of the contest, is publishing each of the winning entries throughout the summer as space permits. It’s April 22, 1994. My thumb, burnt from the heat of the lighter, […]
By Corey S. Shore For those of us who grew up in the world of theater, whether in grade school, college or beyond, a theatrical space and community often became a home and a second family. Surrounded by people who loved doing the same things we did, we thrived in a safe and creative environment. […]
This is not about delayed gratification, although delayed gratification can be a very useful way to build your wealth — especially when the “delay” causes you to re-think an expenditure and ultimately forgo the “gratification.” No, this is about something else — specifically the idea of being willing to delay and experiment before making a […]
Did you know … According to a consultant’s recent report, the cost to reconstruct the Metropolis Skating Rink has increased to $10 million. The town has $3.2 million in insurance proceeds, which must be spent by February 2019. If it isn’t, then it goes back to the state. According to Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall, the town may be eligible […]
Did you know … Many New England cities and towns offer free summer evening concerts where you can listen to some good music and enjoy a hotdog or hamburger. The only requirement is that you bring a chair or blanket to sit on the ground. The Canton Parks and Recreation Department’s popular free summer concert series, […]
Boys MVP Cordel Smith (Outdoor Track) A senior and an All-Hockomock selection, Smith was the Bulldogs’ most consistent performer and top overall point scorer, excelling in the sprints, jumps and relays. In addition to setting a new school record in the 200 meters, Smith placed second in both the 200 and long jump at the […]
Dear Editor: We often wonder why racism, religious intolerance, misogyny, and homophobia still exist in 21st-century America, in a culture that has supposedly evolved socially. We scratch our heads and ponder why our civil discourse is anything but civil. My answer will be an affront to those on the right as well as the left. […]
