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KP peer leaders, SADD tackle substance abuse

The King Philip Regional High School's Peer Leadership Club is back. The club focuses on providing a good example for peers and younger children in local elementary schools. Members are educating their community about substance abuse and how cool it is to be clean.

Bikers deliver turkeys to Plainville pantry

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Season's arrival

The holidays are fast approaching, and, in keeping with a longtime tradition shared by the connecting communities of The Sun Chronicle readership area, so is holiday spirit. And, that means plenty of local opportunities to enjoy the more pleasant side of it all - from old-fashioned Christmas caroling to tree-lightings to parades. Below are some of those opportunities planned in the area:

A dangerous distinction

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.

Kitchen fire damages home in Plainville

PLAINVILLE - Firefighters say a Plainville woman's quick thinking may have saved her and her children when a blaze broke out Thursday at their Broad Street home.

Plainville's Toys for Tots drop-off changes

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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.

Plainville seniors can get books delivered to home

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Denim-colored hope

PLAINVILLE - When clothing designer and women's wear buyer Diane Precourt opened her small retail store two years ago, she wanted to use her business to help women fleeing the horror of domestic abuse.

More time for ethics

Cities and towns around the area have been given a reprieve as the state has extended the deadline for employees taking an online ethics course, but some area officials said tweaks are still needed for the program.

Area communities plan Veterans Day salutes

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Plainville teen snatched

PLAINVILLE - A Brockton man was held on $10,000 bail Friday after he allegedly kidnapped and robbed a 16-year-old Plainville boy Tuesday night.

Local couple's son escapes carnage

PLAINVILLE - A local couple is counting their blessings today while joining the grief of those who lost loved ones in the carnage at a Texas Army post.

Plainville residents getting street lights turned back on by paying out of pocket

PLAINVILLE - When town officials were deliberating on which street lights to turn off to save money and balance the town budget, Selectwoman Andrea Soucy suggested citizens adopt a light in their neighborhood to keep some on.

Plainville seniors can get books delivered

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Wind drives branch through windshield

PLAINVILLE - Saturday's high winds may have caused an unusual accident on East Bacon Street, where a tree branch fell through a car's windshield, luckily leaving no one injured.

Three hurt in Plainville crash

PLAINVILLE - Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-car accident at the intersection of routes 1 and 152 Saturday afternoon.

Plainville arrests suspect in rash of car, house breaks

PLAINVILLE - Police have arrested a resident they suspect had his hand in at least some of the numerous breaks into homes and vehicles in the east side of town over the past several months.

He's out to bust some myths

PLAINVILLE - When Plainridge Racecourse President Gary Piontkowski testifies before a legislative committee considering legalizing gambling today, he says he will try to dispel several "myths" surrounding the issue.

Want a kitten? Check out Plainville Meow-a-Thon

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