The Sun Chronicle

09/05/2024

The Wading River Plant in Mansfield, which supplies water to Attleboro residents, is in compliance with state regulations for PFAS, registering a level of 19.97 parts per trillion (ppt) in a recent test.

ATTLEBORO -- The Wading River Plant in Mansfield, which supplies water to city residents, is in compliance with state regulations for PFAS,...

09/05/2024

Akim Marc Desire, 18, was arrested Aug. 28 by Mansfield police on a charge of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, officials said. https://ow.ly/S7hz50TgibZ

09/05/2024

An Attleboro resident has won $1 million in the Massachusetts State for a ticket sold at a downtown convenience store/gas station.

ATTLEBORO -- A city resident has won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery for a ticket sold at a downtown convenience store/gas station.

09/04/2024

A former local man arrested in the largest drug bust by Wrentham police in recent memory was sentenced Tuesday to at least four years in prison after pleading guilty in Dedham Superior Court to trafficking fentanyl and co***ne.

WRENTHAM -- A former local man arrested in the largest drug bust by the police department in recent memory was sentenced Tuesday to at least four...

09/04/2024

During a visit to one of her rallies over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Karen Read of Mansfield compared the enthusiasm of her supporters to the passion of Vietnam War protesters over a generation ago.

During a visit to one of her rallies over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Karen Read compared the enthusiasm of her supporters to the passion of...

09/04/2024

Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone wants to lease over 5 acres of Highland Park and build an apartment building for seniors with a new center for seniors on the bottom floor.

ATTLEBORO — Mayor Cathleen DeSimone wants to lease over 5 acres of Highland Park and build an apartment building for seniors with a new center for...

09/04/2024

Loukos tops Democratic primary field for state rep seat in Mansfield-Norton-Foxboro district

Former Mansfield Town Moderator Kostas Loukos defeated two challengers in Tuesday's state primary to represent the Democratic ticket in the...

09/04/2024

Deaton cruises to GOP primary win, will take on Warren

Trial lawyer John Deaton cruised to a primary win over two fellow Republicans on Tuesday and will now face incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the November general election.

09/03/2024

A new federal entitlement which distributes $150,000 tax-free lump sum awards to cancer-stricken former workers at Metal & Controls is now available.

ATTLEBORO -- A new federal entitlement which distributes $150,000 tax-free lump sum awards to cancer-stricken former workers at Metal &...

09/03/2024

Polls are open in the Attleboro area where voters will decide just a few races on the Democratic and Republican ballots to determine who runs as the party candidate Nov. 5.

Roughly 156,000 Attleboro area voters are eligible to cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, though the turnout will pale in comparison to the general election in November.

09/03/2024

Meet Bryce, a handsome male Husky, about 3 years old. He is looking for a home with someone who loves and is familiar with the husky breed. Bryce is available for adoption at the Taunton animal shelter.

Bryce is a handsome male Husky, about 3 years old. He is looking for a home with someone who loves and is familiar with the husky breed. Bryce needs a

09/02/2024

The LPGA event at TPC Boston was such a success it's coming back to Norton for another year.

NORTON -- Last week's LPGA event at TPC Boston was such a success it's coming back for another year.

09/02/2024

Heads up to motorists in Mansfield. A road construction project and bridge repairs are scheduled to start Tuesday.

MANSFIELD — A road construction project and bridge repairs are scheduled to start Tuesday.

09/02/2024

Only one of the three Republicans running for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s primary election says he will vote for Donald Trump for president in November.

Only one of the three Republicans running for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s primary election says he will vote for Donald Trump for president in November.

09/02/2024

Residents of area communities are advised there could still be apparent dognappers around. Police in two towns are investigating the thefts of three puppies, which have been found and returned to their owners.

Residents of area communities are advised there could still be apparent dognappers around.

09/01/2024

Two custodians and a firefighter are being credited with saving the life of a contractor who recently suffered a heart attack at Falls Elementary School in North Attleboro.

NORTH ATTLEBORO -- Two local school custodians and a firefighter are being credited with saving the life of a contractor who suffered a heart...

09/01/2024

Jack Pizzuto of Norton died at age 27 in December 2022 of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, benzodiazepines, and alcohol, his mother said. Today, his portrait, mementos and story are displayed in a new exhibition at Wheaton College.

Catherine Pizzuto, who lives about a half-mile from Wheaton College, remembers when her son John “Jack” Pizzuto used to romp around on the bucolic...

09/01/2024

An alleged drunken driver accused of stealing an SUV and crashing it into a car in Plainville, killing a 10-year-boy and hospitalizing his parents and three siblings, is appealing the $100,000 cash bail set for him.

PLAINVILLE — An alleged drunken driver accused of stealing an SUV and crashing it into a car, killing a 10-year-boy and hospitalizing his parents and three siblings, is appealing the

08/29/2024

Both early in-person voting and mail-in voting for the Sept. 3 primary are off to a slow start in the Attleboro area.

Both early in-person voting and mail-in voting for the Sept. 3 primary are off to a slow start in the Attleboro area.

08/29/2024

The state Department of Agricultural Resources has confirmed an infestation of the invasive insect the spotted lanternfly in Seekonk.

SEEKONK — The dreaded spotted lanternfly has been discovered in town.

08/29/2024

A retired Attleboro city collector is facing criminal charges in Connecticut for allegedly stealing over $800,000 from Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich through a fraudulent wire bank transfer.

ATTLEBORO — A retired city collector is facing criminal charges in Connecticut for allegedly stealing over $800,000 from Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich through a fraudulent wire bank transfer.

08/28/2024

An event to educate students, parents and caregivers about substance abuse — and have some fun, too — will be held Wednesday night at King Philip Regional High School.

WRENTHAM -- An event to educate students, parents and caregivers about substance abuse -- and have some fun, too -- will be held Wednesday night at...

08/28/2024

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority received six submissions from companies that hope to develop the six-acre Transit-Oriented Development District opposite Robbins Riverfront Park on Riverfront Drive.

ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority received six submissions from companies that hope to develop the six-acre Transit-Oriented Development District opposite Robbins Riverfront Park on Riverfront Drive.

08/27/2024

A Cranston police officer was arraigned Monday on a charge alleging he urinated on a woman during a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium over the weekend.

WRENTHAM — A Cranston police officer was arraigned Monday on a charge alleging he urinated on a woman during a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette...

08/27/2024

Karen Read and two Canton bars are being sued by the family of her late boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer. https://ow.ly/Fy3x50T7msc

08/27/2024

Over a dozen family members of 10-year-old Jaylen Bush-Victorian showed up in Wrentham District Court on Monday to see the boy’s accused killer, an alleged repeat drunken driver, appear before a judge.

WRENTHAM — Over a dozen family members of 10-year-old Jaylen Bush-Victorian showed up in Wrentham District Court on Monday to see the boy’s accused killer, an alleged repeat drunken driver,

08/27/2024

Meet Scooby, an easy-going and friendly 2-year-old mixed breed. And plan on practicing the Scooby Doo theme song before stopping by the shelter, because he absolutely responds to it. He's waiting at the Mansfield animal shelter to be adopted.

Easy-going and friendly, but not quite ready to solve mysteries, Scooby is a 2-year-old mixed breed who was surrendered to the shelter when his...

08/26/2024

Showing the toll. See these photos of 'The Stakes are High' display on Foxboro Common.

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08/26/2024

For the three men running in the Republican primary for the Massachusetts U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Elizabeth Warren, imposing ways of stopping illegal immigration is near the top of their to-do lists. https://ow.ly/7lnT50T6kux

08/26/2024

It did not come as a surprise to some in the area legal community when a judge denied the defense’s request to toss second-degree murder and leaving the scene charges against Karen Read.

MANSFIELD — Before the judge refused to dismiss two of the three charges against Karen Read, including murder, legal observers said the defense had an uphill battle because the case