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A dangerous distinction Five area intersections among worst in state
In less than a two-mile drive along Route 152, a motorist can pass through two of the state's most dangerous intersections, according to a state report.
As the site of 74 crashes during a three-year period, the intersection of routes 1 and 152 in Plainville was ranked as the 18th most dangerous intersection in the state, according to the state Department of Transportation's "Top High Crash Locations Report." The ranking makes the intersection the most dangerous in the Attleboro area. Top Stories
Finally, a strategy so simple, even sportswriters can figure it out! More of this story
FOXBORO - When her friends heard she was going shopping at Patriot Place on Sunday, Stacey David said they called her "crazy." More of this story
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Sarah Phillips follows current events in Russia more than most people. More of this story
 Patriots running back Laurence Maroney dives into end zone in the fourth quarter for his second rushing touchdown of the day. Maroney finished with 77 yards rushing. FOXBORO - Bill Belichick found a way to burn both of his replay challenges with more than 29 minutes left in Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium.
As it turned out, he didn't need them. Sometimes you just know what you need to do, and what you don't. That little glitch was just about the only negative thing anyone could find as the Patriots got themselves back on a much happier path Sunday, crushing the New York Jets, 31-14, and improving to 7-3 as they prepare to take on a potential opponent in Super Bowl XLIV, the undefeated New Orleans Saints, a week from tonight in the Louisiana Superdome. 
FOXBORO - Leigh Bodden wears No. 23 for the New England Patriots, a number that was made a little more famous by the original wearer of the replica Chicago Bulls' road jersey he was wearing when he met the media Sunday evening. More of this story
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Dust off those old appliances
We know you still have them - the mixer from 1950, the vacuum cleaner you bought in 1975 and the television that has sat in your living room since 1982. They still work, right, so why buy new? If you have one of these old, yet faithful, appliances, we'd like to hear from you. Tell us the story behind the appliance, why you've kept it for so many years, how many times you've had to repair it, if anyone has ever tried to buy you a new item, and if you have plans to replace it in the near future. Send your stories to Living Well Editor Jessica Kosowski, The Sun Chronicle, PO Box 600, Attleboro, MA 02703, or e-mail it to jkosowski@thesunchronicle.com. If you have a photo of the item, or can have someone take a photo of you with the appliance, we'd love to see that, too, so send it along. The deadline to respond is Monday, Nov. 23, so don't delay.  Despite trouble both at home and abroad, those in The Sun Chronicle area are focusing on the positive this Thanksgiving.
When asked what they'll be thankful for on Nov. 26, the health and well-being of their families was a recurring theme for most, while others are happy for the little things, like a mild fall or a potential victory by their high school alma mater in one those big Thanksgiving Day rivalry games. Here is a sampling of what area residents are thankful for this year:
FALL RIVER - Bishop George W. Coleman will award Marian Medals to 87 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second St., Fall River More of this story
Centered on Parliament buildings replicating London's Westminster and a turreted hotel in the style of a French chateau, Ottawa, Ontario is a Canadian city with both British and French accents. More of this story
There might be a smile to start - then the tears start flowing. More of this story
 Humbugs, step aside. Tiny Tim has come to town, and he's checking his Scrooge list to see who has been naughty or nice.
Alright, so he doesn't have a naughty or nice list, but Liam Clancy of Rehoboth, who plays Tiny Tim in Trinity Repretory Company's "A Christmas Carol," has what it takes to be the jolly youngest son of the Cratchit family.
Ready for Thanksgiving? Well, if you need to get in the mood, head to Plymouth - America's Hometown - this weekend. More of this story
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FOXBORO - Growing up in the South Shore town of Scituate, Girls Guns and Glory frontman Ward Hayden knows all about the New England Patriots. More of this story
 Y ou don't hear it coming. It just explodes with a roar, rattling the room to the rafters and shocking the system of professionals mired in the minutiae of a lawsuit or some city project.
IT, is the Acela, the high-speed train that runs between Boston and Washington, and seemingly right through a conference room in the law firm of Volterra, Goldberg & Jacobs in what was once Attleboro's southbound railroad depot. The blast of air and vibration caused by tons of steel thundering through at speeds up to 150 mph slams into the brick and granite building, but the station, built in 1906, holds up just fine, even if its occupants are a little unnerved. Latest In-Depth Reports
 December's jobless figures hit home with a sickening thud. Now, comes January's report.
 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) - Americans are giving a clear indication that one way they can improve their health and reduce the risk of disease is through food.
Eighty-nine percent of Americans agreed that certain foods have benefits that go beyond basic nutrition, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation's (IFIC) "2009 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition and Health." That's a significant increase from just two years ago. "This year's survey findings prove that Americans are demanding more from the food and beverages they consume to achieve better, overall health," says Amy Hess-Fischl, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at the University of Chicago. "As we see an influx of functional consumer products hit the grocery shelves, it's important to make sure consumers understand the benefits." Diet Detective
It’s Thanksgiving time. And once again, there will be no calorie lecture or info on how to save calories from me -- just a few wonderful, healthy recipes from health-conscious chefs.
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Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton has joined the growing list of hospitals limiting visitors in response to the rising number of H1N1 flu cases.
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"Childhood" and "carefree" - the words seem to be indelibly linked in our minds.
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Two stories that occurred in our area in October 2008 were settled in November 2009. Two entirely different outcomes for the persons involved. Beauty had her wrist broken. "Police alleged she was combative and she was charged with assaulting police, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace." Yet, Attleboro settles for $100,000. More of this story
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Mere days before Veterans Day my mail contained a timely, tender, and revealing letter from an old friend. More of this story
 
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(ARA) - Get your kids cooking in the kitchen with a simple recipe. Start with safety. Then, add an interest in learning. Sprinkle a few simple kitchen skills. And finally, mix in great tasting ingredients, including Wisconsin cheese. More of this storyMore Headlines
(ARA) - The end of the year can be a great time to take stock and plan ahead for your home and landscaping improvement projects. More of this storyMore Headlines
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