The Sun Chronicle

09/21/2025

Officials, members of the military, veterans, Gold Star families, and local citizens gathered in Capron Park Saturday evening to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, prisoners of war, and those still missing in action.

ATTLEBORO -- Officials, members of the military, veterans, Gold Star families, and local citizens gathered in Capron Park Saturday evening to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,

09/20/2025

Brandon Hooper, a 21-year-old plumber from Mansfield, recently defended his title at the Sport Parkour League’s World Championship in Vancouver, Canada, in such a spectacular fashion that he ripped his T-shirt, Hulk Hogan style, after he completed the final challenge.

This story includes video of Hooper demonstrating his sport.

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09/20/2025

Autumn is coming fast, and so are the many fall and holiday fairs that attract legions of people in search of a bargain, a delicious meal and just plain camaraderie. The following listing of holiday fairs and others events is a combination of submissions from the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative and other churches and nonprofits.

Autumn is coming fast, and so are the many fall and holiday fairs that attract legions of people in search of a bargain, a delicious meal and just...

09/19/2025

Cruiser, the Wrentham police department's community resource dog, helped find a missing elderly man with dementia this week in Avon. "Cruiser can't hide his smile today," Police Chief Bill McGrath said on the department's page. "He’s so proud of himself and so is his handler, Sgt. Dan Morris."

WRENTHAM -- Cruiser, the local police department's community resource dog, helped find a missing elderly man with dementia this week in Avon.

09/19/2025

A special committee to investigate the events surrounding the Manchester Reservoir water loss in 2024 is being formed by Attleboro's city council.

ATTLEBORO -- A special committee to investigate the events surrounding the Manchester Reservoir water loss in 2024 is being formed by the city council.

09/19/2025

The school committee will be seeking approval at the Oct. 20 fall town meeting for $4.5 million to repair the Middle School roof. https://ow.ly/JWHq50WYIi1

09/18/2025

IN PHOTOS: Block party draws a big crowd in North Attleboro.

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09/18/2025

The developer of the 304-unit housing development being built off Kelley Boulevard in North Attleboro hopes to acquire property where a similar but larger apartment complex is being considered.

NORTH ATTLEBORO -- The developer of the 304-unit housing development being built off Kelley Boulevard hopes to acquire property where a similar but...

09/18/2025

An eager crowd gathered at Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro Wednesday morning to watch as staff, state and city officials cut a ribbon signifying the opening of its new Cancer and Specialty Care building.

ATTLEBORO -- An eager crowd gathered at Sturdy Hospital Wednesday morning to watch as staff, state and city officials cut a ribbon signifying the...

09/17/2025

Home prices fell across the area in August, compared to a year ago, bucking a statewide trend, according to a new report.

Home prices fell across the area in August, compared to a year ago, bucking a statewide trend, according to a new report.

09/17/2025

In an effort to both raise money toward mitigating local food insecurity and bring together local artists, the annual Empty Bowls fundraising event returns this weekend to the Newell Shelter in Capron Park in Attleboro for its seventh year.

ATTLEBORO -- The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event returns this weekend to the Newell Shelter in Capron Park.

09/17/2025

A New Bedford man with a lengthy criminal record was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition near Taylor Elementary School in Foxboro.

FOXBORO -- A New Bedford man with a lengthy criminal record was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing a firearm and...