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Congress clears historic health care bill WASHINGTON - Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage.
"This is what change looks like," Obama said a few moments later in televised remarks that stirred memories of his 2008 campaign promise of "change we can believe in." Widely viewed as dead two months ago, the Senate-passed bill cleared the House on a 219-212 vote. Republicans were unanimous in opposition, joined by 34 dissident Democrats. Top Stories
The scene is the same every day: As soon as the final bell rings at Mansfield High School, waves of students flood the hallways, reaching into their bags or back pockets for their cell phones. More of this story
Four-year graduation rates improved at five of nine area high schools last year over 2008, mirroring a statewide trend. More of this story
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 Notre Dame-bound Patrick Sullivan leads four Bishop Feehan swimmers on the All-Sun Chronicle team. Kyle VanDenBerghe has almost been spoiled as the deck manager for the Bishop Feehan High School boys' swimming team. That's because he had a trio of NCAA Division 1 swimmers-to-be on the roster.
The MIAA Division 2-South Sectional Meet champion Shamrocks, who finished third at the MIAA All-State Meet, have four representatives on the 2009-10 Sun Chronicle All-Star Swimming Team, highlighted by four-time selections Patrick Sullivan and Ryan Younis. The Notre Dame University-bound Sullivan, the third in the line of brothers to represent Bishop Feehan and the Lafayette-bound Younis are joined on the All-Sun Chronicle Team by Boston University-bound Jeff Thomas and the Shamrocks' foundation for the future, freshman Chad Schreiber. 
ATTLEBORO - Michael Vaughan, the coach of the Mansfield High School boys' basketball team, often alludes to the character of his Hornets with the mention of "basketball IQ." More of this story
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Your Easter best
Readers, do you remember getting all dressed up for Easter - donning a hat, perhaps, or a pair of gloves, in addition to your best suit or dress? To many, the days of getting dressed up for Easter have long past, but we'd like to recall them, so please send us stories and photos of you, your children or other relatives dressed in their holiday best. Send your stories and photos to Living Well Editor Jessica Kosowski, P.O. Box 600, Attleboro, MA 02703, or jkosowski@thesunchronicle.com by March 28. ATTLEBORO - It's no secret that the Attleboro Area Council of Churches helps to feed those in need every week through its six Food 'n' Friends soup kitchens.
But, did you know that the council also helps to provide housing for those in need? Through a HUD grant-funded program called Homes With Heart and New Opportunities, under the auspices of the Attleboro Area Council of Churches and Community Counseling of Bristol County, the council tries to find and secure permanent housing for chronically homeless persons.
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PLAINVILLE - What corned beef and cabbage is to St. Patrick's Day, the zeppole is to St. Joseph's Day. More of this story
NORTON - Ruth Teixeira, the long-time cook at the Chartley United Methodist Church, has for years put on the popular St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner there. More of this story
 Jeff Kinney of Plainville had a clear template when it came time to adapt his wildly successful "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" children's books to the big screen.
"I went right to 'A Christmas Story,'" says the author, citing the 1983 film based on the stories of radio humorist Jean Shepherd.
Great Tastes of Narragansett 5:30 to 8 tonight at The Towers on Ocean Road kicks off the annual Narragansett Restaurant Week. More of this story
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PROVIDENCE - Setting the timeless children's tale "101 Dalmatians" to music, on stage, sounded far-fetched and asking too much of an audience's imagination. More of this story
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) - It's not too late to resolve to live a healthier lifestyle in 2010. The road to sustainable weight loss can begin when you get rid of weight loss myths that might be standing in your way.
For all the good information out there on how to improve your health, there are a lot of weight loss myths that continue to circulate. Weight Watchers, the world's leading provider of weight management services, debunks some of the most common and controversial weight loss myths, and provides some timely tips to help you make healthy changes in 2010: Myth: Eliminating food groups will help you lose weight Diet Detective
Whether you're at a ball game or a barbecue, it can seem as though hot dogs are calling your name.
I'm not a devotee of the raw food movement. I like to cook my foods - just the idea of never having a hot meal again is enough to ruin my appetite. But raw foods are all the rage of the New Age, and uncooked food is popping up in cookbooks and restaurants everywhere. Let's take look at some of the reasons raw food is so hot!
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While there haven't been any studies I know of linking clutter to obesity, I do know that being disorganized doesn't help.
Whether you're looking for healthy recipes to cook at home or choosing a dish from a menu, it's important to know what certain culinary words mean. You know the basics - saute, roast, broil - but do you know what it means to poach something? And what's that sauce covering your meat? Is it healthy? Check out your culinary lingo skills with the following food terms and find out which ones refer to healthy dishes and which don't.
Editorial
While the state Legislature was trying to get a handle on bullying in schools last week, such thuggery was rearing its ugly head elsewhere - including the town political system in Foxboro.
Letters To The Editor
If we really want health care reform of a system that is in disrepair, it must start with its present state. To add to a system that has the highest percentage of preventable deaths of 19 industrialized countries and spends on average three times more per capita, it is not only folly but also a crime against you and me. Adding to a failure is not reform! More of this story
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Unlike this time last year when Signs of Spring were few and far between, members of the Attleboro Garden Club report that spring is all around us. More of this story
 
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(ARA) - Curb appeal is something homeowners always have tucked into the back of their minds, even if they aren't planning on selling or moving any time soon. More of this storyMore Headlines
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