This story originally appeared in the April 4 edition of the Canton Citizen. Donovan Lewis met Maureen Ryan when they were freshmen at Bridgewater State University. Ryan had Loeys-Dietz syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue. Their deep friendship and Ryan’s passing at the age of 27 led Lewis to write his first book, […]
Cynthia Harkness has always loved the outdoors and being near the water. As a child she fished in the Merrimack River and at Hampton and Salisbury beaches, doing a lot of spin fishing. When her now grown sons were younger, she wanted them to enjoy the outdoors and the water just as she did. Harkness […]
Canton High’s outdoor track teams persevered in tough weather conditions and put in a strong showing at the Warrior Invitational held last week at Foxboro High School. Girls head coach Anna Amico said it was the largest meet in MSTCA history with over 2,000 athletes participating. For the CHS girls team, senior captain Lianna Camille […]
Preparations are ongoing for Canton Electricity Choice, the town’s new municipal energy aggregation program that’s set to officially launch in June. According to Tom Birmingham, chair of the town’s Energy Advisory Committee, the program has been generally well received by residents and the number of customer support calls received to date has been consistent with expectations. […]
I write this at 10:49 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. It has just been confirmed by the Office of the President of the United States that Israel has launched a retaliatory strike against Iran for the latter’s attacks against the former last Saturday. There will be a deluge of views on this issue. Some will […]
The Canton Select Board has issued a citation to Orchard Cove resident Zecil Gravitz in recognition of her exemplary service, dedication, and commitment to the country during World War II. Gravitz was presented with the commendation by Canton Veterans Agent Arafat Knight during brief ceremonies at Orchard Cove in Canton. In 1938, Gravitz was studying […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2023-24 winter all-star selections. The full list, complete with write-ups for each athlete, appears in the April 25 print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual winter sports wrap-up section. Boys MVP Ruairi Ritson (Wrestling) A two-time winner of this award, Ritson capped his legendary high school […]
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our mother, Dorothy J. Morris, on April 16, 2024. Born on September 30, 1937, Dorothy was a woman of remarkable kindness and humility. Her life was dedicated to ensuring the well-being of her children, always putting their needs above her own. Dorothy exemplified selflessness, […]
Leslie Ann Kramer, born on June 6, 1946, in Boston, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Canton at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of Richard Kramer, cherished mother of Melissa and her husband, Bill, and son Ross Kramer and his wife, Alla. Loving grandmother of Sam Mayer and Sabrina Mayer. […]
Michelle S. (Burak) Langmead, 57, of Stoughton, entered eternal rest on April 12 after a courageous 10-year battle with scleroderma, and more recently, cancer. Despite her illnesses and the challenges they caused, Michelle always showed a positive outlook and lived her life to the fullest. Her “reason to be” was always her husband, Andrew, and […]
