Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton would like to hear from graduates about how they have flourished in their careers. The school is particularly interested in anything extremely unusual or prestigious; for example, Blue Hills alumni include a NASA astronaut, a chef who works in one of the world’s most opulent hotels in Paris, a […]
Jul 18 2013 | Posted in
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Ed the Wizard and “Reading is Magic” is coming to the Canton Public Library on Tuesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. With the help of many volunteers, using magic, comedy, and suspense, Ed the Wizard weaves together the importance of building and maintaining reading skills. With reading as the emphasis behind each magical performance, Ed the Wizard encourages folks of […]
Jul 12 2013 | Posted in
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Tomorrow, July 4, is Independence Day, and with it comes the return of two popular town traditions: the July 4th celebration and fireworks display and the 46th annual road race and fun run. The biggest change compared to previous July 4th celebrations is the venue, as Recreation officials opted to move it from the Galvin […]
Jul 3 2013 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

The students of the Hazel Boone Dance Studio presented “New York, New York” to an almost sold-out crowd on Saturday, June 15, in the Canton High School auditorium. The 90-minute recital contained routines in all genres of dance: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and Ballroom Dance. The performers ranged from age […]
Jun 27 2013 | Posted in
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Acting Master Wm McKendry Jr U.S. Ship New Hampshire Port Royal South Carolina Page 1 Oh my Darling! my Darling! I am cross. I am angry. I am half crying. I am almost entirely discouraged. But you poor fellow have been just the same and it is cruel to add to it. I have cooked […]
Jun 21 2013 | Posted in
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Gemma J. Brongo (Molino), 96, of Canton and St. Augustine, Florida, died peacefully in her home June 13, 2013, after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, she was raised in Somerville. She graduated from Somerville High School in 1934 and moved to Canton in 1957. Gemma was a retired U.S. Postal Service worker. She enjoyed […]
Jun 20 2013 | Posted in
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On Saturday, May 18, Canton High School head football coach Dave Bohane held a free clinic for all kids in grades 1-8 at Memorial Field. Varsity football players helped run the clinic, and all the kids had a blast — catching like wide receivers, throwing for distance, practicing stances and tackling techniques, and ending with a […]
Jun 13 2013 | Posted in
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The 23rd annual Boston Irish Festival will be held this weekend, June 7-9, on the grounds of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton. This three-day extravaganza of “all things Irish” will feature continuous live music, dance, sports, shopping, food, and demonstrations of language, arts, genealogy, and […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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Plans are currently being finalized for Canton High School’s 2013 graduation exercises, scheduled for Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Field. CHS Principal Derek Folan provided an update for the School Committee on Thursday, May 23, noting that he is quite excited about the plan and is hoping for good weather. Last year’s […]
May 30 2013 | Posted in
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Mike Berger