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Eight lives and counting Team effort saves cat from city storm drain
ATTLEBORO - Jazz the cat will be able to celebrate his second birthday on Valentine's Day after he was rescued Wednesday from a storm drain pipe and the icy water down below.
Jazz's owner Katie Wright said she was walking home on Winterberry Lane from the bus stop with her 8-year-old son Matthew when they heard their cat's cries. They searched, but at first couldn't find where the sound was coming from.
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REHOBOTH - A superior court judge has ordered the Rehoboth Public Access Corp. to turn over TV and broadcast equipment spirited away when selectmen ended the cable contract with RePAC. More of this story
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Deciding to move a historic farmhouse from North Attleboro to Virginia was part of a family's effort to turn a personal tragedy - the loss of their own historic house - into something positive. More of this story
FOXBORO - Chad Riordan, manager of the Piccadilly Pub in Foxboro, has many good memories of his days at the local pub - even serving a meal to famous TV chef Robert Irvine. More of this story
 King Philip's Chris Rando, left, battles Mansfield's Mike Rogazzo along the boards. (Photo by John Ochiltree) FOXBORO - Goalie Rich Shipman recorded his third shutout of the season as the Mansfield High hockey team skated past King Philip, 2-0, in a Hockomock League game Wednesday night at the Foxboro Sports Center.
Shipman stopped 16 KP shots to outduel Warrior goalie Tanner Jensen (30 saves). Shipman got all the cushion he would need right out of the box as Brendan Murphy scored his sixth goal of the season, with Evan Kershaw picking up his fourth assist, 55 seconds into the game. 
TAUNTON - Forceful on the forecheck, the North Attleboro High hockey team was skating swiftly and jumping on the puck right from the outset of the second period Wednesday at the Aleixo Arena. More of this story
 For anyone who owns a pit bull, you know they are not vicious or evil as most people tend to believe. As a matter of fact, they are beautiful, friendly dogs who just happen to be misunderstood.
Obviously, if you teach a pit bull to be mean and violent it will be, the same as any other animal. But for some reason, this breed of dog can't shake its terrible reputation. My pit bull's name is LaLa. She is the sweetest, most loving dog I've ever met.
Younger children always try to act older than their real age, through attitude, behavior, choices, clothes or music. But some things just aren't age-appropriate. More of this story
Have you ever thought about what you are doing to the earth every time you drive your car? More of this story
It's almost that time of year; put on your favorite team's jersey and get hyped up for the big game. Super Bowl XLVI, taking place this Sunday, is a great opportunity to gather friends and family for a fun time - and some very tasty snacks! More of this story
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Still stuck for something to do for Valentine's Day this weekend and/or this Tuesday? Here are 10 possibilities from GO staffers for events happening close, and not so close, to home:
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PROVIDENCE - Certainly, in all his beautiful prose, Shakespeare must have written, "If you entertain us, do we not rejoice?"Audiences at Trinity Repertory Company have much to rejoice about with the latest production, an extremely lively interpretation of the Bard's "The Merchant of Venice." More of this story
 Tom Brady owns three.
Neal Dahlen, former scout and general manager for the Denver Broncos, has seven. But no matter how many of them people might collect, there's only one piece of jewelry coveted by every National Football League player, coach and executive: a Super Bowl championship ring. 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.
 (ARA) - With the stomach flu season upon us, parents know that the stomach flu could be lurking on any doorknob or shared toy. Unfortunately, what parents don't know could be making the symptoms of stomach flu worse for little ones.
When a child has diarrhea, increased amounts of fluid and electrolytes are lost from the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this fluid loss can be excessive in children and may lead to dehydration. Dehydration can become dangerous quickly if the child is also vomiting. Dr. Sandy Chung, author, mom of four and pediatrician at Fairfax Pediatric Associates in Virginia says she often sees children whose dehydration could have been prevented. Diet Detective
Here are my latest Calorie Bargain findings.
The Super Bowl is known for the game, the commercials and, of course, the eating. In order to give you some perspective, what follows are some of your favorite Big Game foods and the cost to burn them off.
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Here are some interesting and inspirational books and authors for the new year - some old, some new:
Trying to lose a few pounds? A large part of eating too much is about our appetite; if we could only get that under control the weight would simply fall off. Here are a few strategies.
Editorial
Happy endings have been rare for old houses that have stood in the way of progress in Sun Chronicle country. Tappan House, which used to be adjacent to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, may be the best known of them, but it's far from the only historical or architectural gem to fall to the wrecking ball.
Letters To The Editor
To the editor: Ned Bristol's reference to me in his column on Sunday ("Why is this man smiling?") was surprising in one respect but confirming of my long-held views in another. More of this story
 Columnists
There is no doubt the possibility of a casino located in Foxboro has gotten a lot more people than usual there interested in local politics. More of this story
 
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(ARA) - Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America's neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners' renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching pavers to create welcoming entrances that also serve as gathering places. More of this storyMore Headlines
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