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09/02/2026

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office. Markey fought off a challenge from U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton,

08/30/2026

Meet Maisie, is a beautiful female Yellow Lab mix, about 4 years old. She is looking for a loving home where she can be the center of your world. Maisie is available for adoption at the Taunton shelter.

Maisie is a beautiful female Yellow Lab mix, about 4 years old. She is looking for a loving home where she can be the center of your world. True to

08/29/2026

Meet the triplets, Raven(F), Edgar(M) and Luca(M). These three are 9 weeks old and are quite the handful with tons of kitten energy! They are available to meet at the North Attleboro shelter, but won’t be able to go home until mid-September.

It’s not easy trying to get the kids together for a family photo! Meet the triplets, Raven(F), Edgar(M) and Luca(M). These three are 9 weeks old and are quite the

08/29/2026

The Attleboro Fire Department has hired a medical services director to oversee its emergency medical services team, a move department officials say will improve communication with nearby hospitals.

ATTLEBORO -- The fire department has hired a medical services director to oversee its emergency medical services team, a move department officials say will improve communication with nearby hospitals.

08/28/2026

Early voting is wrapping up in area communities, with several reporting higher turnout than in the 2024 state primary and hundreds of voters already casting ballots.
Early voting began Saturday and will run through Friday in most communities.

Early voting is wrapping up in area communities, with several towns reporting higher turnout than in the 2024 state primary and hundreds of voters already casting ballots.

08/28/2026

After surviving a Texas kill pen and arriving in Massachusetts malnourished, a horse named Billie Sunshine gave rescuers the moment they had been anxiously waiting for: the birth of her filly, Raven.

NORTON -- An anxiously awaited birth has happened.

08/27/2026

Foxboro has implemented restrictions for residents and nonresidents attending events at Gillette Stadium in response to complaints about increased activity in neighborhoods as the number of stadium events has grown in recent years.

FOXBORO — The town has implemented restrictions for residents and nonresidents attending events at Gillette Stadium in response to complaints about increased activity in neighborhoods as the number of stadium

08/27/2026

This 21-year-old North Attleboro native is a champion shooter and helped lead the Ohio State University pistol team to its sixth consecutive national championship. And she just completed a 10-week internship at Naval Surface Warfare Center. https://ow.ly/HIRJ50ZG4B9

08/27/2026

Next month marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Sun Chronicle is working on a story about the anniversary and is looking for readers to share their memories of that day - what were you doing and what were you thinking? Please email your thoughts to [email protected]. Submissions may be included in the story.

08/27/2026

A Catholic church in Foxboro and a Catholic high school in Attleboro are among 30 nonprofits across the state receiving money to help upgrade security measures.

A Catholic church in Foxboro and a Catholic high school in Attleboro are among 30 nonprofits across the state receiving money to help upgrade security measures.