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Local legislators leery of Patrick's college plan Reorganization of community college system is questioned
Gov. Deval Patrick is running into serious local opposition among legislators to his plan to reorganize the community college system.
The lawmakers said they fear that Patrick's proposal to give the state Board of Higher Education more control over community colleges will make the colleges less responsive to local concerns. The local opposition comes on the heels of Senate President Therese Murray questioning the community college reorganization plan. State Sen James Timilty, D-Walpole, said community colleges are close to his heart and he does not favor a centralization plan that would take decisions out of the hands of college presidents.
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ATTLEBORO - Deep social service cuts proposed in Gov. Deval Patrick's budget will be taking food off grandma's table, advocates for the elderly say. More of this story
ATTLEBORO - Three's the charm, they say. More of this story
Local schools will have more flexibility in meeting federal education standards under a waiver issued Thursday by the Obama administration to Massachusetts and nine other states. More of this story
 Paula Cavallaro, left, has a big hug for her daughter, Amanda Cavallaro, who scored her 1,000th career point on Thursday night. (Staff photo by MARTIN GAVIN) SEEKONK - She needed just one more point to become part of Seekonk High's basketball history, but Amanda Cavallaro had other things on her mind.
As she hovered at the perimeter seeking an opportunity to drive to the basket two minutes into the fourth quarter, the Warriors' senior guard spied a teammate momentarily open on the baseline and zipped a perfect pass to her. It didn't result in a basket; Dighton-Rehoboth's tall forwards reacted quickly and sealed off the shot. But as they say, it was a nice idea - and representative of what Cavallaro wanted for her team Thursday night in addition to the individual honor that would come later. 
Nichols College sophomore men's basketball forward Ryan Sheehan of North Attleboro, via Bishop Feehan High, was named to the six-member 2011-12 CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District men's basketball team, just one of two Division III sophomores selected nationally. 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) - The growing obesity rates in the United States have companies, health care workers and even the government discussing concerns about the physical and mental health effects and costs associated with weight gain. According to a recent estimate, by 2030 - in less than 20 years - 65 million more American adults may be obese.
There are, fortunately, ways to reverse this devastating trend. By taking responsibility of your own health and wellness, obesity can be controlled. Start with a goal, but make it a realistic one that will have you feeling a sense of accomplishment when you achieve it, and ultimately, maintain it. The following steps can help you take charge of your weight loss, achieve your goal and become a healthier person: 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
A superior court judge made the right call Wednesday by ordering what amounts to the cancellation of the ongoing reality TV series that has been running in Rehoboth for the past several months.
Letters To The Editor
To the editor: As the Mansfield water treatment plans to seek expansion, it is clear that Mansfield and Foxboro will win via favorable sewer rates and a low-cost place to ditch their waste. More of this story
 Columnists
The North Attleboro Board of Selectmen recently discussed the possibility of adding student liaisons in order to stimulate the involvement and understanding of young people in local government. It is an interesting idea, but more important is the philosophy behind it. More of this story
 
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(ARA) - Most homeowners reach for rock salt to clear their driveways and sidewalks during winter. It's economical and reliable, and it easily melts ice in temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit to keep driveways and sidewalks clear and safe. More of this storyMore Headlines
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