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PLAINVILLE -- Malia Jusczyk, the local teen who heroically fought two battles against cancer, has died.

PLAINVILLE — Malia Jusczyk, the local teen who heroically fought two battles against cancer, has died but is being remembered for her courage and inspiration.

Mike Johnson volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank.

Throughout the 2022 season, the Kraft family, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gillette recognized 17 local volunteers with the “Patriots Difference Maker of the Week Award.” The honorees were celebrated for going above and beyond to support nonprofit organizations in New England communities. As part of this recognition, the foundation presents a $5,000 donation […]

Kathy Arabia was named the Patriots Difference Maker of the Year by the New England Patriots Foundation for her work starting the AYJ Fund, a group that supports kids with

Christine Lai, of Greenwich was selected as a 2022 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for her commitment to Special Education Legal Fund. As part of this recognition, the Kraft family, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gillette will be making a $5,000 donation to support the nonprofit.

Tony Abreu was recognized for going "above and beyond" to support the community through his work with Fall Rivers Angels Anonymous.

The New England Patriots Foundation announced $100,000 in grants to 17 local nonprofits in honor of each Patriots Difference Maker named during the 2020 Celebrate Volunteerism initiative.

Richard Jacobs from South Dartmouth, Mass. was selected as a 2021 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for his commitment to Angel Flight Northeast. As part of this recognition, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation will be making a $5

Nathan Larabee of Becket, Mass. was selected as a 2021 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for his commitment to New England Adventures. As part of this recognition, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation will be making a $5,000 donati