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CROP walkers delivered to beat hunger

NA police report slew of accidents

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A 17-year-old local girl riding her bicycle was injured Friday afternoon when she came in contact with a vehicle on Route 1.

NA beating suspect indicted

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A 60-year-old North Attleboro man who allegedly beat and threatened to kill his 65-year-old girlfriend in a drunken rage last month has been indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury.

Discussion set on hiring of NA principal

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Parents and community members interested in sharing the characteristics they would like to see in the next high school principal are invited to attend a special meeting next week.

NA fire board ousted

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen voted Thursday to oust all of the town's fire commissioners, alleging the board violated open meeting law and started with a predetermined conclusion in its investigation into complaints about the management style of Fire Chief Peter Lamb.

NA school bus crash injures 3

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Three people were taken to the hospital after a school bus and a car collided at Route 1 and Old Post Road Wednesday afternoon.

IG won't back down on NA Electric letter

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The state Inspector General's office is standing behind its investigation into North Attleboro Electric's use of bond money, and has refused an attorney's request to remove a report with findings critical of former light department officials from its Web site.

North could have park commission race

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up.

North could have park commission race

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up.

North could have park commission race

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up.

North TV pays tribute to a tireless worker

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Incorporator and former board member Patricia Lush was honored by North Attleborough Community Television - North TV at the group's third annual meeting on Monday night.

'Clue' to good theater: Check out North High

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Those statements, as cryptic as they are, probably need no explanation for anyone who's been around since Parker Brothers introduced the game of Clue to the United States in 1949.

Holiday dinners to be served

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family as well as the special traditional meal that Americans have looked forward to for almost 400 years.

Travel back in time

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Can you imagine how peaceful the holidays must have been a few hundred years ago - before the hustle and bustle of it all - when it was the simple things that made Christmas Day so special.

Under the influence

Henry Labonte may have seen the future of the American road.

Taking the pressure out of school

NORTH ATTLEBORO - There are a lot of 9-year-olds out there going to school under protest "because they realize it's going to be a long haul," says psychologist Michael Thompson.

North family thanks community

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The family of the late Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, who was killed in Afghanistan late last month, is thanking the town for its support through the ordeal.

Ex-Verizon worker charged in thefts

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A former Verizon store employee faces charges he stole $2,145 from the company by ringing up phony merchandise returns and pocketing the money.

North keeping single tax rate

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town's residential and business property owners will be taxed at the same rate next year, after selectmen voted Thursday to stick with a single tax rate for the third year in a row.

North dedicates new Chinese learning room

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A classroom at North Attleboro High School has officially been dedicated to the study of Chinese language and culture.

Never forget

NORTH ATTLEBORO - A record crowd gathered to salute the town's veterans Wednesday, less than a week after laying to rest Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan.

Area communities plan Veterans Day salutes

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Pool money decision awaits North

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Decisions on whether to provide additional money to the park and recreation department and whether to enter into a tax-incentive agreement with a business moving into the industrial park will be made at Monday's special town meeting.

Victim of North fire dies

NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly woman, rescued from her smoke-filled home last week, has died.

Mall bookstore to close doors

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Borders Express in Emerald Square mall will be closing its books for good after the holidays.

No winter market for North

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The winter farmers and artisan food producers market will not be held this year after all.

Farewell to a hero

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Mourners packed St. Mary's Church Friday to say a final farewell to Marine Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, remembering his character and courage as he was laid to rest.

Pair face shoplifting charges in NA

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Police arrested two alleged shoplifters at Best Buy after stopping their car at Route 1 and Allen Avenue a short distance from the electronic goods store.

Principal search to start

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The search for a new North Attleboro High School principal will start in December.

Honoring a hero

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The field that once echoed with cheers for touchdowns thrown by his hands, was quiet Thursday as hundreds gathered in silence to remember the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen.

NA fire panel's fate to be decided Tuesday

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen will hold a hearing next week to decide whether the town's fire commissioners should be fired.

Witnesses being sought in fatal on I-495 in Foxboro

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Limits set for Van De Giesen vigil, funeral

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town will impose temporary parking restrictions during the candlelight vigil and funeral service for Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen on Thursday and Friday.

North fire victims in serious condition

NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly couple rescued from a smoky kitchen fire in their home were listed in serious condition Tuesday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.

Discussion set on hiring of NA principal

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Parents and community members interested in sharing the characteristics they would like to see in the next high school principal are invited to attend a special meeting next week.

Swine flu hits North school

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The swine flu has been confirmed in North Attleboro schools and is strongly suspected in other area school systems.

Elderly couple rescued from NA house fire

NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly couple suffered severe smoke inhalation and had to be rescued by firefighters inside their home that filled with smoke from a kitchen fire late Monday afternoon.

Pausing to remember NA's hero

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, will be remembered at a candlelight vigil Thursday.

Vandalism spree ruins Halloween

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Halloween is a night of tricks and treats but what police and a victim said occurred in the Lake Como area was no minor prank.

Swine flu reaches schools

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Nearly 20 percent of North Attleboro High School's students were absent from school last week as school nurses saw a spike in reports of flu-like symptoms.

NA markets to continue all winter

Area residents will be able to continue getting locally produced foods including jams, cheese, jellies and honey, at a winter's farmer's market, beginning this month.

Making a list for Christmas Is For Kids

ATTLEBORO - For local parents who need help providing gifts for their children this Christmas, the Attleboro Area Council for Children might be able to help.

Time to pay tribute

Residents in communities across the country will turn out to celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, but not enough of them, according to Jack Authelet, Foxboro's town historian.

The lucky 13 in North Attleboro

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Thirteen students who created pictures plugging electrical safety have been selected as the winners in North Attleboro Electric's 14th annual calendar contest.

North fire board won't go quietly won't quit

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Fire commissioners will fight for their posts at a termination hearing, rather than comply with selectmen's demand that they resign.

Belham takes censure, but defends blogging

NORTH ATTLEBORO - While saying he accepted his colleagues' vote to censure him, Selectman Paul Belham maintained Thursday the actions that got him into hot water were justified because he needed to defend his family and name.

North school officials seeking 5 percent more

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Replenishing supplies, restoring an assistant principal at the Martin School, replacing old technology and hiring an additional middle school principal will be among the school department's priorities next year, if the superintendent's fiscal year 2011 budget proposal is adopted.

NA electric customers to pay less

NORTH ATTLEBORO - North Attleboro Electric customers will be getting a small break on their electric bills, beginning next month.