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Entries from June 2012

Shedly Update

June 30th, 2012 · No Comments

Dear Friends and Neighbors  Shedly, the injured kitten that was trapped in a shed in South Attleboro and rescued by Angelcat Haven is doing well! Her extensive tail wound is responding to the sugar/water bandage treatment – which draws moisture to the surface and helps the skin and tissue regenerate.  The Surgeon feels he has enough healthy skin [...]

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34th ANNUAL RESIDENTS’ AND FELLOWS’ GRADUATION HELD AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

June 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Family Medicine Left to right, graduating Family Medicine residents, back row: Jodi Roque, MD, Derek Andelloux, MD, Malcolm Sheldon, DO, Matt Hall, DO, David Dildine, MD and Jen Buckley, MD. Front row, left to right, Christine Nevins-Herbert, MD, Elise Bender, MD, Brandi Shah, MD, Stephanie Chow, MD, Alicia Sanchez, MD, Manisha Kumar, MD and Jessica [...]

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Live Your Juicy Life-NOW!

June 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Seekonk Public Library Thursday, July 5th at 6:30 pm Certified Life Coach Bethaney Long is here this evening to make your life more interesting, more, unexpected, and just downright juicy!  Join us on Thursday, July 5 at 6:00 pm to make this the most exciting summer of your life. Fear and playing small can literally [...]

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South Attleboro St. Theresa’s Women’s Guild

June 28th, 2012 · No Comments

South Attleboro St. Theresa’s Women’s Guild will hold it’s annual Indoor Craft & Vendor Fair at the handicapped accessible & air–conditioned Knights of Columbus Hall located at 304 Highland Avenue (rte.#123) South Attleboro on Sunday, September 16th,2012 from 10 to 3. The table rental of fee of $35 goes toward our Scholarship Fund. The kitchen [...]

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SPORTSMANSHIP AT ITS BEST

June 28th, 2012 · No Comments

hown here are Colleen Donahue, Lainey Erwin, and Sarah McLaughlin who received the Most Improved Award for the eighth grade girls basketball team. St. John the Evangelist School annually recognizes student athletes for Most Improved and Team Spirit. Students in grades 3-8 may participate in Basketball; grades 4-8 in Volleyball; and 5-8 in Cross Country [...]

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Teacher Evaluation Bill Headed to Gov. Patrick’s Desk

June 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Mark Scheerer The Massachusetts House Wednesday approved a bill that forges an agreement over teacher evaluation, and it should keep an initiative called Stand for Children from becoming a statewide ballot question. The measure calls on districts to institute a system that puts teacher performance ahead of seniority. The measure, approved already by the Senate, [...]

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LOCAL AREA DELEGATES OPPOSE THE PROPOSED MBTA COMMUTER RAIL TICKET SURCHARGE

June 28th, 2012 · No Comments

State Representatives Elizabeth “Betty” Poirier (R)-North Attleboro, Jay Barrows (R)-Mansfield, George T. Ross (R)-Attleboro, Steven Howitt (R)-Seekonk and Dan Winslow (R)-Norfolk joined their other colleagues in signing a letter to the MBTA opposing their proposal to apply a $3.00 surcharge for all commuter rail ticket purchases made aboard the train, regardless of whether or not [...]

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Dayspring Christian Academy Students Excel In National Achievement Tests

June 27th, 2012 · No Comments

 Students at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro posted impressive test scores this year during Terra Nova Achievements Tests assessments held at the school. (Photo courtesy of Dayspring Christian Academy) ATTLEBORO  – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro posted very impressive scores recently during Terra Nova Achievement Tests examinations at the school. [...]

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Head To The Shore With Audubon…

June 26th, 2012 · No Comments

Tide Pools, Lighthouse Cruises and Kayak Paddles Await! Bring the kids and explore the rocky shore with Audubon on August 13 at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown. Shown here, Kate Foley of Cumberland examines a crab shell at a previous program. August Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (June 22, 2012) – Explore [...]

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George And Betty Hold Office Hours In Attleboro

June 26th, 2012 · No Comments

State Representatives George Ross (R-Attleboro) and Elizabeth “Betty” Poirier (R-North Attleboro) will be holding office hours at the Attleboro City Hall on Friday June 29, 2012.   If you would like to come and meet with them to discuss state government issues or any other matters of concern, please join them on Friday June 29, 2012 [...]

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