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Mansfield thrown for loss MANSFIELD - In what is likely the end of a long process that has stretched from the football field to the courtroom, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has ruled that the Mansfield High School football team must forfeit two games in which it used an ineligible player and placed the school on probation for one year.
Other sanctions in the stinging rebuke include calling upon the school to punish head coach Mike Redding and refund legal costs incurred by the MIAA. School officials say they were caught off guard by the severity of the MIAA reprimand. Top Stories
Educators certainly should be aware of the importance of precision and accuracy in the use of the English language to convey a message. More of this story
ATTLEBORO -- The man who's attended numerous city council meetings over the years to present proclamations of congratulations, thanks or appreciation to a variety of individuals on behalf of state lawmakers was on the receiving end Tuesday. More of this story
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The district attorney's office is dropping larceny charges filed against two former North Attleboro Electric officials who were accused of flying to the Bahamas partially at taxpayer expense. More of this story
 NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Foxboro High School girls' basketball team isn't bashful about attacking the basket.
Whether it's shooting threes, driving to the basket or crashing the boards, the 5-1 Warriors aren't afraid to turn up the aggression levels when they want to take control of the game. It's not always pretty, but it's effective. "We're using our size well and we're also aggressive on defense, which is leading to a lot of shot attempts," Foxboro coach Sarah Behn said after her Warriors raced past a young North Attleboro team, 56-36, in Hockomock League play Tuesday night. "We could shoot a little better, which hopefully will come. But I'm glad we're being offensive-minded."
FOXBORO - With 2:29 remaining in the third quarter in a Hockomock League matchup with rival Foxboro, North Attleboro High's Justin Perron hit an open three-pointer from out of the left corner to give North its first lead of the game. More of this story
SEEKONK - First-year coach John McDonough wanted his team to play better defense in the second half, and the Warriors delivered. More of this story
 Is snuffing out that butt for the last time one of your New Year's resolutions? Possibly you're thinking about it? That's what Susan Kazmierski of Attleboro did for years.
"I had done a lot of thinking about it and preparation for it in my mind," she said. She hadn't set a deadline, but then she woke up on Dec. 29 six years ago and decided she was going to quit smoking. And she did. The date is marked large on her calendar every year.
WRENTHAM - When 73-year-old Hope Hall passed away in 1991, her lifelong home on 36 Common St., was left in disrepair. Hall's possessions, left behind in the then 130-year-old mansion, were auctioned off as requested in her will. The residence was bequeathed to the four churches of Wrentham, and the Original Congregational Church became its owner. More of this story
ATTLEBORO - It was in 1992, when Verna DeVine was trying to lose weight that she saw a notice in the newspaper about a meeting at the former Texas Instruments for people interested in walking. More of this story
It's two days before Christmas and all through your house, not a creature is stirring - except you. More of this story
 UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Long before Saturday Night Live's Mike Myers and Dana Carvey's "Wayne's World" depicted the stoner lifestyle, there was Cheech and Chong.
They had widespread success in the 1970s and '80s with their comedy albums and films, and now Cheech and Chong are returning to their comedy roots.
There will be a champagne and wine tasting, silent and live auctions and music and hors d'oeuvres Saturday, Jan. 10, at the first wine tasting event to benefit New Hope, the local agency dedicated to helping families in trouble. More of this story
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ATTLEBORO - You may not have heard of Fernando Penagos, but if you have spent any time in this city, you most likely have seen his work. In fact, you might well have dined alongside it. More of this story
 Anyone who thinks that kids wandering the streets of downtown are a recipe for trouble, has never met the kids who frequent the downtown teen center.
Those kids periodically wander downtown streets to help spruce up the neighborhood. Stop by The Zone, the teen center located on Elm Street and run by the Hockomock Area YMCA, and you'll regularly see about 20 children having fun playing games and eating snacks - when they aren't out trying to make a difference in the community. Latest In-Depth Reports
 More area residents will be heating their homes with wood pellets, coal and fireplaces next winter than anytime in the recent past, as they seek alternatives to skyrocketing fuel oil and natural gas costs.
 Within two weeks of moving into their new home in North Attleboro, one of the first things Bill and Michele Clark did was scope out the sunniest patch in their back yard and plant a vegetable garden.
 SEEKONK - Seekonk High School senior Andrew Ledoux survived the worst ordeal of his young life last summer, when a stroke left him paralyzed on one side of his body.
 All politics is local. And local politics is personal, especially when it comes to posts on local Internet chat sites.
 ATTLEBORO - It was a season of firsts at Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine this year. More people than ever visited LaSalette for its annual Festival of Lights, which began Thanksgiving Day, according to shrine officials.
The lights festival will conclude tonight and Sunday evening, and will be illuminated from 5 to 9 both nights. Religion Briefs
All Saints Anglican plans music festival Jan. 10
ATTLEBORO - All Saints Anglican Church, 1188 South Main St., invites the public to its Epiphany Festival and Music Celebration, which will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10. The church also has invited its three sister Anglican Churches: St. James of Attleboro; St. Paul's of Brockton and the Church of the Redeemer of Franklin.
One of my favorite personal axioms is, "The best thing about something ending is the opportunity for something new to begin." This thought has helped me end both positive and troublesome experiences in my life with hope for what is about to begin. I usually approach each New Year with this perspective. I never tire of this annual opportunity to let the old year end, and to let fresh hope emerge as the new year begins. More of this story
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When North Attleboro High School graduates gather for a class reunion, they must have a lot to talk about.
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Make no mistake about it: the winter is frustrating, unless you're a kid whose idea of winter is sledding, snowboarding, making snowpeople or doing any number of other activities in the snow. But if you're an adult, it's a different story. Then, we're busy navigating traffic, cleaning off cars, shoveling driveways and walkways - and trying to juggle plans in between dire weather predictions. More of this story
 
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 (ARA) - Modern eco-consciousness is meeting our collective craving for simpler times in an unexpected place - at the backyard clothesline.
Despite decades of homeowners' association moratoriums and the convenience of clothes dryers, the clothesline is coming back. Americans are now looking at the clothesline, or solar dryer, as a way to save money on energy and clothing replacement costs, and reduce their impact on the environment. "In the early part of the 20th century, line drying was the only option and no one thought much about it," says Gary Sutterlin of Breeze Dryer, a company that markets clotheslines updated for 21st century standards of convenience. "At the end of the 20th century, clothes dryers became popular. But renewed environmental consciousness - not to mention high utility costs and other financial considerations - now have many people opting to dry their clothes outdoors. It saves money and helps save the environment." Latest Stories
(ARA) - Home heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Residential oil prices during the upcoming home heating season are expected to increase 31 percent over last year and consumers this year will likely pay an average of $2,644. Natural gas customers also are expected to see significant price increases -- about 22 percent over last year with an average cost of $1,059. More of this story
(ARA) - Throughout the presidential campaign this year, candidates from both parties have spoken of the urgent need to develop alternative fuels. American interest in alternative fuel technologies stems from concerns about the environment and also from this country's dependence on foreign oil. More of this story
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(ARA) - Food can make you healthier -- if you make good choices. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier. More of this storyMore Headlines
(ARA) - Summer will be here before you know it. If you're like many Americans, you'll likely curtail vacation plans this year in favor of staying home and saving money. But even economy-wary homeowners are still interested in improving their homes - whether to enhance resale value or personal enjoyment - and they're looking for improvements with the biggest payback. More of this storyMore Headlines
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