The CHS boys’ ice hockey team captured its second straight Hockomock Classic Cup on Saturday, dominating rival Franklin 4-1 on the Panthers’ home ice and leaving no doubt which is the best team in the Hock right now. Above: Celebrating Ben Lodge’s first period goal; junior goalie Rich Nee; junior captain Nick O’Connor; Bulldogs celebrate […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Photos 1-3: St. John the Evangelist School students from Pam Adams’ first grade class shared their love with Canton senior citizens at the Senior Center on Valentine’s Day. Photo 4: Students from Lauren Weidmuller’s class hosted the annual Grade 4 Valentine Tea. Students greeted guests, served refreshments, and entertained everyone with their own poems and […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
DID YOU KNOW … According to Osram Sylvania, one of the largest headlight makers in the world (they are right here in Massachusetts), they are now making the average halogen highlight 40 to 70 percent brighter today than 20 years ago. However, in comparison, the bluish-tinged, high-intensity discharge lights found on higher-end cars are more […]
Dear Editor: The Kennedy Elementary School held its annual Winter Fling carnival on Saturday, February 11. This event is an important fundraiser for the JFK CAPT (Canton Alliance of Parents and Teachers), which funds enrichment activities such as field trips and programs at the school. We would like to thank everyone who played a part […]
After squandering a golden opportunity to sew up the division last Wednesday against rival Westwood, the Canton High girls’ ice hockey team bounced right back on Saturday with a dominant performance against Medway/Ashland, winning 4-0 at home on Senior Night to clinch the SEMGHL West Division crown outright. It was the perfect highlight to what […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Jay Turner
The CHS indoor track team had a very respectable day at the Division 3 Championships, held last Friday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams produced an event champion, while both squads finished ninth overall out of 36 teams. Senior Vicky Tondre won the long jump at 17 […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Despite losing two more games last week and four in a row overall, the CHS girls’ basketball team is headed back to the postseason after a huge win Sunday at Westwood in the opening round of the Riley Winter Classic. Similar to last season, the Bulldogs are the beneficiaries of the so-called “Sullivan rule,” which […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Jay Turner
The CHS boys’ varsity basketball team ended its regular season on a high note, snapping a five-game losing streak with a 40-23 win at Fairhaven on Sunday. The win evened the Bulldogs’ record to 10-10 and gave Canton its highest winning percentage in many years. The Bulldogs will now practice for a full week during […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
A memorable winter season came to an end for the Canton High swim team last week, with six female swimmers competing against the state’s best at the Division 2 state swimming championships, held Sunday evening at Harvard University. The six participants represented Canton’s largest contingent at a state meet in the past several seasons, and […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Jay Turner
Margaret A. Halloran, 86, formerly of Canton, of North Andover, passed away February 18 at Lawrence General Hospital. Born and raised in Canton, she attended St. John’s School and graduated from Canton High School. She lived in Canton her entire life before moving to North Andover last year. Beloved wife for 55 years of John […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen