Despite losing 11 seniors from arguably the most gifted class in program history, the Canton High boys’ varsity soccer team kicked off its Davenport Division title defense with an impressive 2-0 victory over North Attleboro last Friday at Memorial Field. In addition to giving the young team some much-needed early season confidence, last week’s win […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
It’s only one game, but the Canton High girls’ soccer team sure looked dominant in its 3-0 victory over North Attleboro in last Friday’s season opener. Led by reigning Hock League MVP Lauren Berman, the heavily favored Bulldogs made quick work of their opponent, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after just seven minutes of […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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With several players still nursing injuries and several others trying out new positions, the Canton High varsity field hockey team was a bit of a mystery heading into last Friday’s season opener against North Attleboro. In the end, however, the defending regional champs were simply too talented for their hosts as they dominated possession en […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Bolstered by a strong serving game and a dominant performance by senior captain Julia Murphy, the Canton High volleyball team notched its first win of the season last week, outlasting Kelly-Rex Division powerhouse North Attleboro in Thursday’s home opener. It wasn’t the cleanest of victories, but it was impressive nonetheless as the Bulldogs took three […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
The Canton High golf team started its season on a high note, beating Stoughton at home last week 166-202. The Bulldogs have set high expectations for themselves this year as they look to repeat as league champions and qualify for the south sectional tournament. Head coach Jim Spillane described the victory over the Black Knights […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Both the boys’ and girls’ CHS cross country teams will kick off the regular season this week after posting several strong individual times at the Hockomock Jamboree held last week at Borderland State Park in Easton. Canton was due to face Sharon on Tuesday, September 11, and the first home race is scheduled for next […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
I was and still am so thrilled to have been able to open a shop here in Canton; it was a goal I worked very hard to achieve.
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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The Open Book Coffeehouse will begin its eighth consecutive season of showcasing live, acoustic music this Saturday with the singer/songwriter duo Hungrytown. This folk duo creates traditional folk music that’s beautifully crafted, with arresting harmonies and expert musicianship. Hungrytown, which is the musical and married duo of Ken Anderson and Rebecca Hall, have been making music […]
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The MAC column this week is dedicated to the story of the Canton Community Club with information compiled by the club’s historian, Ruth Kidd. One hundred years ago, in 1912, a minister’s wife together with a young female member of the Congregational Church formed the Canton Community Club. The club’s objective was to “unite in […]
Starting this school year Massachusetts has enacted a new nutrition law. For parents it means you can no longer celebrate your kid’s birthday by sending in 24 cupcakes to her class, but you are still free to pack as much junk as you like in your child’s personal lunchbox. The law impacts all vending machines […]