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Is the bottle half full? Local businesses mixed on expanded return proposal
Local business owners are guardedly positive about a proposal to expand the types of drink containers that would require a five-cent deposit - despite possible costs to them.
"Anything that forces people to recycle more is good," said Michael Benjamin, owner of Rehoboth House of Pizza. "There is way too much waste going on." The current law applies only to soda and beer cans and bottles. Top Stories
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Laura Geraghty experienced role reversal while grocery shopping recently. More of this story
In her first column for The Sun Chronicle published on July 8, 2007, Lori Brown wrote that she felt compelled to share what it was like as she challenged breast cancer. More of this story
PAWTUCKET - Sports fans, as Jerry Seinfeld once said, root for laundry. More of this story
 Kyle Senechal (left) was 3-0 at 135 for North. (Staff photo by MIKE GEORGE) WHITMAN - For years, the North Attleboro High wrestling team has dominated the Division 2 South Sectional dual-meet tournament.
Coming into this year, the Rocketeers had won 10 times in the past 12 years. But going into Saturday's tournament at Whitman-Hanson high school, hopes weren't necessarily high for the third-seeded Rocketeers, who had struggled earlier this year. But nearly every North wrestler turned in a fantastic performance on Saturday, the Rocketeers upsetting second-seeded Whitman Hanson in the semifinals and top-seeded Whitman Hanson in the finals to come away as South Sectional champs once again. 
ATTLEBORO - Less than 24 hours after successfully defending their regular-season Hockomock League title, the King Philip Regional High boys' swimming team took to the pool again Saturday for the Hockomock League Championship Meet and repeated again. More of this story
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Smile, it's the Tooth Fairy
She comes in the night and helps herself to freshly-fallen out teeth, leaving a shiny coin - or fresh bill - in its place under a pillow. Yes, it's the Tooth Fairy, and we'd like to know your favorite memory of the anticipation of waiting for her, the attempts you made to get a glimpse of her, and the best gifts she left you. Parents, we'd love to hear about your and your child's experiences with the Tooth Fairy as well. Send your memory to Living Well Editor Jessica Kosowski, P.O. Box 600, Attleboro, MA 02703, or jkosowski@thesunchronicle.com and include a photo, if you have one, of you or your child's toothless grin after a happy visit from the Tooth Fairy. We'll need your stories by Feb. 16, so don't delay.  Here's a scenario: Even though the Patriots didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year, you still got invited to a Super Bowl party. Wonderful, everyone loves taco dip, chicken wings and watching the commercials. There's one problem: You don't know all that much about football, let alone that the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts are playing.
Not to fear. Use this primer on the basic rules of the game, different scenarios and phrases that will get you into the game and sounding like you know what's going on even if you don't. The rules of football are many and complex, so this isn't comprehensive, but it's a start. Now, sit back, read up and get ready to pass the chips.
Throughout the year, the Attleboro Area Council of Churches offers a variety of programs to help the underprivileged and disenfranchised, from helping to find housing to visiting elderly residents in local nursing homes. More of this story
ATTLEBORO - Chili has long been a staple during the chilly months - the stuff of hearty winter meals and football tailgating parties. And the game was on recently at the South Attleboro Lions Club's first Chili Cookoff Contest, where two men with Attleboro ties claimed the top two prizes. More of this story
ATTLEBORO - In the grip of cold weather, a cup of hot tea can go a long way toward warming up your spirits. More of this story
 PROVIDENCE — Shakespeare purists may be rolling over in their libraries, but the folks over at Trinity Repertory Company could care less; they’re taking the Bard out for a seriously bawdy and wonderfully comic stroll with a new production of “Twelfth Night.”
The play serves as a reminder that Shakespeare was an entertainer first and foremost. He'd scoff at the academic vexing and debating that is done in his name, yelling from the pit, "just get on with the show." Then, the curtain would rise, and he'd go to the box office to count up the receipts.
Mardi Gras celebrations are everywhere, and if you can't make it to New Orleans head for - oh, Woonsocket - this weekend. More of this story
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SEEKONK - Obscuring the full moon, clouds covered the sky and trees stood still in the windless night. It was a perfect time to prowl for owls. 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) - Allie Schellhammer admits that she is changed for the better.
When Schellhammer was pregnant, there was no doubt in her mind that she would use disposable diapers for her baby, Catherine, who is now 16 months old. Cloth diapers were a distant thought in this mom-to-be's mind. "I grew up hearing stories about cloth diapers. We all thought they were pretty icky," says Schellhammer. "I even talked about my diapering options with my doula, but I was set about using disposables." Diet Detective
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The jocular social buzz of the second annual wine tasting for New Hope held Jan. 30 was worlds apart from the bitterness, fury, jealousy, stealth and terror that characterizes domestic violence, a particularly vile form of abuse.
Letters To The Editor
To the editor: Sigrid Johnson's letter to the editor dated Feb. 1, states Lorusso Corp. and Plainville Materials proposed site for an asphalt plant is not in the middle of nowhere. How true! More of this story
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It was great to see the voter turn out for the recent Senate election. I hope this interest spills over into Foxboro politics, where voters can have the greatest impact on taxes. I have focused my voice on leadership topics that have fallen hollow with the majority of the board of selectmen. Whether you agree with me or not, I seek greater citizen input. As pointed out by taxpayers, there has been lots of rhetoric and double standards from the board, with little leadership. Here are just a few examples: More of this story
 
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FOXBORO - As the only local farmers who make cheese, the Lawton family takes pride in giving folks a fresh alternative. More of this storyMore Headlines
(ARA) - Recycling is certainly not a new concept. In fact, gardeners have been using one form of recycling - composting - for about as long as people have tilled the soil. Composting is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to give your garden a boost. More of this storyMore Headlines
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