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A Flash Flood Watch was issued for Canton and surrounding areas as forecasters warned of a potentially "life-threatening flood event" tied to tropical downpours. Canton Patch reported Thursday, July 30, that parts of Massachusetts could see more than seven inches of rain, prompting the …

Canton is remembering longtime resident Jeanette Frances Walsh Lehman, who died peacefully at 96 on July 24. The notice, headlined "Jeanette F. Lehman Obituary (2026) - Canton, MA - Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home," was published by Legacy.com and confirms Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home is…

Young Massachusetts sisters organized a rugby fundraiser to help children with epilepsy get service dogs this week. Canton Patch reported the effort under the headline "Young Massachusetts Sisters Hold Rugby Fundraiser To Help Kids With Epilepsy Get Service Dogs," spotlighting grassroot…

A $500,000 lottery ticket was sold at Brothers Beer and Wine in Canton, Patch reported this week. The winning ticket's holder had not come forward as of the report, leaving the six-figure prize unclaimed at the Canton retailer. Separately, Patch reported that two Massachusetts sisters o…

Timberline Construction named longtime industry veteran Matthew Dempsey as its new project executive this week, adding nearly three decades of experience. Providence Business News reported the hire under the headline "Timberline Construction Welcomes Matthew Dempsey as Project Executive…