Same-sex marriage legalized in California

Local veterans of Massachusetts' long battle over gay marriage responded swiftly Thursday to the California Supreme Court ruling that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.

Young local politicians on the rise

Presidential contender Barack Obama has been credited with inspiring young people to shake off their apathy and get involved in politics. But local young people running for office say their motivation comes from within, rather than from a national leader.

Nine Lives getting new life in Norton

NORTON - Nine Lives of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter has a new lease on life.

Attleboro street work moves to night time

ATTLEBORO - Downtown road work originally scheduled to take place during the day will be done at night, instead.

Norfolk faces next act at town meeting

NORFOLK - Besides supporting the design of a new public safety building, residents have approved $500,000 for a feasibility study for a new elementary school.

Store manager charged in thefts

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Authorities say a former acting jewelry store manager at Emerald Square mall stole $10,125 in deposits, then blew the money on gambling, clothes and her credit card bills.

Wrentham won't seek tax override

WRENTHAM - Wrentham is the only one of the three King Philip towns not planning a Proposition 2 1/2 budget override for the next fiscal year.

Boomtown to Foxboro: Rex Trailer is riding in parade

FOXBORO - Founders Day on June 7 will be celebrating "One Hundred Years of the Foxboro Company/Invensys," but for many baby boomers, the day will also be a celebration of 50 years of "Boomtown."

LaSalette carnival is next week

ATTLEBORO - La Salette Shrine will hold its second annual carnival from Thursday through Monday on Memorial Day Weekend.

Y lists programs for this summer in Norton

NORTON - The Attleboro/Norton YMCA has announced the 2008 summer season at the Norton Outdoor Center.

Building projects on North Attleboro agenda

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Representative Town Meeting voters will consider whether to provide more money for two building projects when town meeting convenes on Monday.

Cutback sought in Foxboro sewer costs

FOXBORO - Following Monday's defeat of a $31 million request to expand Foxboro's sewer system, all three water and sewer commissioners said they plan to ask selectmen's help in reducing the project costs for individual homeowners, possibly through a debt exclusion override.

North Attleboro teen held on drug charges

ATTLEBORO - A 19-year-old North Attleboro man was ordered held in jail without bail Thursday on a charge of peddling marijuana from his home.

Tri-County Voke names top students

FRANKLIN - Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School has announced the two top-ranked students in the Class of 2008.