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After becoming the only non-incumbent to secure an at-large city council seat in the #Attleboro election, Brendan McIntyre said Wednesday he is excited to bring a fresh perspective to the council. ow.ly/K8YB50XnJhO

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The #Attleboro Public Library will be closing Nov. 17 and remain closed during December for a floor replacement project. ow.ly/RWbX50XnWPS

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New Hope, an #Attleboro-based organization that provides support to victims of sexual and domestic violence, says it will soon lose significant funding from the state and has had to make some cuts. ow.ly/ROkq50XoZvO

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With local families beginning to feel the effects of recent cuts to #SNAP benefits by the Trump administration, #Attleboro is making efforts to bridge the gap by holding a food drive at the city hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 22. ow.ly/l7h450Xp0Jt

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Area and state animal shelters and organizations have geared up to meet increased need for #pet food, as challenges with receiving SNAP benefits at the beginning of the month have not only posed difficulties for families, but also their pets. ow.ly/Yn7W50Xpnn3

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One of seven #horses kept in a barn in #Attleboro was killed Wednesday afternoon when fire swept through the building. Neighbors rushed to save other horses as firefighters fought the blaze. ow.ly/TWMB50Xr0kT

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Two local real estate agents are teaming up with Stop & Shop and Crossway Church in Franklin to hold a 'Turkey Drive' to benefit Hebron Food Pantry in #Attleboro to take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop, 469 Pleasant St. in Attleboro. ow.ly/jkFm50Xr0Jt

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The South #Attleboro Lions club has given over $800,000 in its 60-year history, including $300,000 of it to Mass. Eye & Ear as part of its mission to serve the blind and visually impaired. Other donations have gone to community causes and those in need. ow.ly/eGZz50XslPt

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Horse enthusiasts, animal lovers and many others stepped up Saturday to help Juan Gonzalez and his family rebuild their horse farm in South #Attleboro after a fire swept through their barn last week, leaving one horse dead and two others badly injured. ow.ly/38xk50XsMEp

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Stacey Beal of #Attleboro created a fundraiser called “Sundaes with Santa” to give back to the health care providers who saved her son’s life. That fundraiser, which benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, is now celebrating its ninth year. ow.ly/eEJc50Xu0R0

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LaSalette Shrine’s annual Festival of Lights in #Attleboro will open Saturday at 5 p.m. and feature 137 new displays and more than a million lights. It runs through Jan. 4. ow.ly/sBEk50XuCOZ

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The face of the Attleboro area has changed greatly since 2010. More detailed U.S. Census data indicate that #Attleboro and nearly every other town around it saw massive percentage increases in the number of Blacks and Latinos between 2010 and 2020. ow.ly/vP1Z50XuE78

The face of the Attleboro area has changed greatly since 2010. More detailed U.S. Census data indicate that #Attleboro and nearly every other town around it saw massive percentage increases in the number of Blacks and Latinos between 2010 and 2020. ow.ly/vP1Z50XuE78
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Food pantries in the #Attleboro area are gearing up in anticipation of a growing demand this holiday season while also reporting that community members are stepping up to meet it. ow.ly/noW450XuE2R

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RI AG says he hopes conviction of ex-North Attleboro man in #Attleboro resident's death brings family 'semblance of peace.' ow.ly/sNKH50Xwwbc

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The #Attleboro City Council is considering a citywide ban on #kratom, a tropical tree whose leaves can produce stimulant effects at low doses and opioid-like, sedative effects at high doses .ow.ly/Acxn50XwOmE

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A 16-foot-tall rain-harvesting art piece showcased at the Biennale in Venice, Italy, is planned to be installed in Robbins Park along the Balfour Riverwalk in #Attleboro. ow.ly/zOql50XwOqu

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One of the area’s longest-standing football high school #football rivalries resumes Thursday morning at Tozier-Cassidy Field with the 105th Battle for Hilda between #Attleboro High (3-7) and North Attleboro High (9-2). ow.ly/PxyE50Xy4FT

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As food insecurity continues to increase in Bristol County, 11 area food pantries have been given a total of $110,000 to help meet the need. ow.ly/TLUY50Xy4zJ #Attleboro