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Norton library becomes autistic friendly
Norton police assist in large Taunton drug, cash, and gun bust
TAUNTON -- A 44-year-old city man has been arrested after police seized a large quantity of drugs, $30,000 and an illegally possessed firearm in a joint area police investigation involving Norton and Raynham police.
Taunton, Raynham, Norton Police seize drugs, firearm, $30,000 cash
TAUNTON — Chief Eric Nichols reports that Taunton Police seized a large quantity of drugs and an illegally possessed firearm while executing a search warrant on Wednesday. Taunton Police executed the search warrant in Taunton with assistance from Norton and Raynham detectives.…
H.S. SOCCER: Norton girls bow out in second round to Dover-Sherborn
DOVER — The No. 13 Norton High girls soccer team was bounced from the second round of the MIAA Division 3 tournament on Wednesday night, losing to third-seeded Dover-Sherborn 4-2.
National Weather Service issues update on possible nor’easter in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton is monitoring a potential storm system that could affect Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut later this week, though significant uncertainty remains regarding its exact track and timing. The National Weather Service…
Possible nor’easter headed to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
A possible nor’easter is headed to southern New England next week that could bring rain and wind for most and snow for some in the higher elevations. While cooler and drier conditions are expected early next week, the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton says guidance is…
Norton man ordered held in alleged hatchet, knife attack
Police say the 34-year-old stabbed an acquaintance, swung a hatchet at him and repeatedly punched his mother
Allegedly Drunk, Cracked-Out Massachusetts Man Turns on Mom and Houseguest with Knife and Hatchet
A 34-year-old Norton man remains in custody after police say he attacked an acquaintance and his mother late Monday night with a knife and hatchet inside a Faith Way apartment, following hours of crack cocaine use and a full bottle of vodka. Jake Joseph Callanan was arraigned…
Bristol County man held on bail after allegedly attacking people with axe and knife
A Bristol County man was held on bail Wednesday in District Court after being accused of a violent attack on multiple people this week. According to police, on Monday, at just before 11:45 p.m., officers from the Norton Police Department responded to Faith Way for a report of a…
Police: 2 attacked by man wielding axe, knife in Norton
The 34-year-old suspect was arrested on charges including assault with intent to murder.
Man arrested in reported Norton axe, knife attack
NORTON -- A 34-year-old man has been arrested on assault with intent to murder and other charges for allegedly attacking two people with an axe and knife late Monday night.
Man arrested in alleged axe, knife attack in Norton
Police say 34-year-old attacked two people; dangerousness hearing set for Wednesday
Man accused of attacking 2 people with axe, knife in Norton
According to Norton police, officers responded to Faith Way around 11:40 p.m. for a report of a violent disturbance involving a man allegedly attacking people with an axe and knife.
Hollywood actor and Jackie Chan collaborator dies at 75
Richard Norton, the Australian actor and stuntman who worked with Jackie Chan, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, died at age 75.
Richard Norton's death prompts review of peptide treatments
Actor and stuntman Richard Norton's death at 75 has been linked to a severe reaction involving prescribed peptide injections, according to a coroner's report.
Norton football looking to reach new heights
NORTON — Three weeks into the season, boarding a bus for the long trek to the North Shore of Boston for a non-league game with Greater Lawrence Regional Voke Tech, Norton High football coach Jim Artz possessed a positive perspective…
H.S. GOLF: Warriors take part in postseason matches
NORTON — The North Attleboro High golf team captured the 2026 Hockomock League Championship on Thursday, winning by three strokes over Canton High at Norton Country Club.
Boy injured by falling branch in Norton remains hospitalized
NORTON — An 11-year-old boy remains hospitalized after a falling tree branch seriously injured him late Sunday morning as he waited for the Chartley Halloween Parade, local officials and neighbors said.
Bill Gouveia: Open town meeting in Norton should be thing of the past
Norton recently held the fall session of its annual town meeting. The town’s Facebook post touted it as a huge success and declared “this is how we move Norton forward, together!”
H.S. GOLF: Norton caps brilliant 2026 with Division 2 state title
FRANKLIN — The Norton High boys golf team clinched the MIAA Division 2 title on Monday afternoon, winning by two strokes at Franklin Country Club over Wakefield High.
H.S. CROSS COUNTRY: Shamrocks dominate Shamrock meet
ATTLEBORO — The Shamrock Invitational at Highland Park was held on Saturday afternoon, bringing Bishop Feehan High and Norton High to compete against a handful of other schools in the state.
Child seriously injured by branch that fell along Halloween parade route in Norton
Medical helicopter takes victim to hospital
Attleboro Norton YMCA gets $1 million for child care expansion
Pleasant Street project would add classrooms, a food pantry and space for WIC services, increasing capacity from 65 to 125 families
Massachusetts couple's nonprofit farm rescues animals, serves as refuge for people
Smokey Chestnut Farm in Norton is saving horses from kill pens and enriching the lives of people in the community.
Norton couple's nonprofit farm rescues animals, serves as refuge for people
Smokey Chestnut Farm in Norton is saving horses from kill pens and enriching the lives of people in the community. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.