Stories written by Candace Paris
This story originally appeared in the September 23 edition of the Canton Citizen. New parents are characteristically proud and excited about their babies and their changed status. In the early months, very few, however, are able to even consider starting to write a book about the experience. Emily Krueger Malaquias, a 2008 CHS graduate, stands […]
Oct 9 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
The pandemic has made many activities difficult or impossible, and the performing arts are no exception. Because of health threats posed by traditional performances, organizations have had to find new approaches. Boston Lyric Opera, for example, has created a mobile stage in a 26-foot trailer that moves around Boston presenting small cast, open air performances. […]
Sep 3 2021 | Posted in
News | By
Candace Paris
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a monthly series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Thanks to a pandemic-generated need for at-home entertainment and the creation of game designs that allow more interaction, video games have exploded in popularity over […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a monthly series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Canton resident Giang Le has learned over many years to walk the line between complete assimilation into American culture and attachment to her Vietnamese heritage. […]
May 21 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
The mood was festive last Friday morning, April 30, for Governor Charlie Baker’s visit to the Galvin Middle School. One person in attendance noted, “It’s a special day.” This was the first time that Baker had come to any of the Canton schools, and the occasion was an announcement of a $70 million commonwealth-wide summer […]
May 7 2021 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Candace Paris
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a monthly series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Many businesses have suffered during the pandemic, and North End Motors, a used car dealership on Turnpike Street, is no exception. Although more people have […]
Apr 30 2021 | Posted in
Business | By
Candace Paris
Canton High School alumnus Mike Dobbyn freely admits that he’s not a science guy. He’s good with math — he was on the high school math team — and is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. But he has learned a lot about human enzymes since his son Connor was diagnosed with a catastrophic disease in 2019.
Apr 23 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
Kyla Galer takes the responsibilities of journalism to serve the community through telling stories and providing information very seriously. A Canton High School alum, Galer’s interest in broadcast news has been growing ever since she was quite young. Recently, she was rewarded for her years of commitment with a new position as a daytime news […]
Mar 26 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
The Canton Public Schools’ wellness team is gearing up to answer rising concerns about student mental health. Currently in the late stages of development, the project addresses issues raised by the latest results of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey. The survey, a tool developed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Feb 5 2021 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Candace Paris
Running a small business is demanding work, requiring energy, commitment, and the mental strength to persist through unpredictable challenges. For decades, Richard and Leslie Kramer have given much of their lives to Kramer Jewelers. Now they are ready for a change and have started the process of closing the store. By the time the Kramers […]
Nov 13 2020 | Posted in
Business | By
Candace Paris