Annual Lakeville Lions Comedy Show to return with roaring laughsLAKEVILLE — Three comedians will hit the stage of Loon Pond Lodge this month at the annual… Things to do: Jan. 8 - Jan.15THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Brain bootcamp MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Council on Aging… No cause of death found after Middleboro woman’s body discovered in WarehamWAREHAM — Three months after the death of 41-year-old Middleboro woman, Amy Nadolny, the cause and… Lakeville COA goes back in time to welcome new yearLAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging had a blast from the past on Friday, Jan. 2, welcoming… Middleboro town officials share what’s on the horizon for town developmentsMIDDLEBORO — Middleboro town officials look forward to future visions and goals of ongoing… What's New Learn about Social Security updates, new policies at Middleboro COA presentation Esther D. (Dupont) Covel Brain teaser bootcamp at the Middleboro COA Get filled-in on Lakeville happenings with the Lakeville Senior Connection Most Popular Middleboro welcomes 2026 with second annual New Year’s Eve celebration Middleboro town officials share what’s on the horizon for town developments Middleboro town manager named finalist for top-job in Harwich No cause of death found after Middleboro woman’s body discovered in Wareham Love of trading card games kept alive at World's End Gaming News Middleboro Christmas tree curbside pickup begins MIDDLEBORO — The Department of Public Works has begun their curbside Christmas tree pickup. Those wanting to dispose of… Middleboro Fire Department finds success in new smoke alarm outreach project MIDDLEBORO — With over 1,400 smoke alarms and counting, a new initiative at the Middleboro Fire Department is supplying… This year in photos As the year comes to a close, the Nemasket Week collected standout photography work captured across Middleboro and Lakeville… Schools Old Colony presents possible steps forward after rejected building project ROCHESTER — After residents voted against constructing a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School… Three integral strategies behind FreeLake school district’s state recognition for MCAS growth LAKEVILLE — Across the state, schools are struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels of academic achievement, but the… Lakeville and Middleboro schools to receive career-education grant funds Schools across Massachusetts will receive more than $8.5 million in grants to prepare students for their future careers,… Obituaries Esther D. (Dupont) Covel Esther D. (Dupont) Covel of Carver died peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was 94. She was born on August 29,… Margaret L. (Bradshaw) Albert, 78 Margaret L. (Bradshaw) Albert of Hanover died peacefully on December 27, 2025 following a period of declining health. … John D. Newcomb, 82 John D. Newcomb July 17, 1943 ~ December 20, 2025 John D. Newcomb, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20,… Janet M. (Maroney) Romsey, 74 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Janet M. (Maroney) Romsey, age 74, of Middleborough, formerly of Norwood, died on Monday,… Earl O. Bickford, 84 BRIDGEWATER - Earl O. Bickford, age 84, of Bridgewater, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the South Shore… Annual Lakeville Lions Comedy Show to return with roaring laughs Things to do: Jan. 8 - Jan.15 No cause of death found after Middleboro woman’s body discovered in Wareham Lakeville COA goes back in time to welcome new year Middleboro town officials share what’s on the horizon for town developments Love of trading card games kept alive at World's End Gaming Middleboro town manager named finalist for top-job in Harwich Recycling holiday decor lights? Here’s where to bring them Middleboro welcomes 2026 with second annual New Year’s Eve celebration Leftover Styrofoam can be recycled at Middleboro nonprofit event Sports Middleboro hockey brings strong leadership, postseason hopes into new season MIDDLEBORO— Winter sports are in full swing at Middleboro High School and Nemasket Week is catching up with each team about… Middleboro student finds life lessons while reaching for finish line MIDDLEBORO — Part way through a cross-country race, then sophomore Atley Phinney broke his foot. Numbed by adrenaline, he… Police, Fire & Courts Significant damage caused during Lakeville house fire LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday, Dec. 21, where a Staples Shore Road home… Ex-Old Colony teacher sentenced to 5 years for raping former student BROCKTON — Andre Arsenault, a former culinary arts teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School convicted of rape… Former Old Colony teacher found guilty of rape, assault and battery charges BROCKTON — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was convicted of rape and assault and… No smoke alarms found after fatal fire in Middleboro condo-complex, injured Lakeville first responder recovering from serious injuries MIDDLEBORO — The Ashley Lane condominium fire that left one person dead, and injured three others — including the Lakeville… More evidence exchanged in FreeLake PTO embezzlement case, further court date set LAKEVILLE — A third hearing for the alleged embezzler and co-conspirator connected to missing funds of the Freetown-… People Hope Anderson’s mission is in her name MIDDLEBORO — When Hope Anderson was born 23 years ago, doctors doubted her future and her parents were unsure if she would… Longtime Middleboro rotarian, business owner receives surprise celebration MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro-Lakeville Rotary Club recently honored longtime member and past Middleboro business owner, Bob… Happenings Things to do: Jan. 8 - Jan.15 THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Brain bootcamp MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Council on Aging will host a “Brain Teaser Boot Camp” workshop… Lakeville COA goes back in time to welcome new year LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging had a blast from the past on Friday, Jan. 2, welcoming 2026 by going back in… Recycling holiday decor lights? Here’s where to bring them LAKEVILLE — From now until Jan. 10, the Lakeville Public Library and the Center on Aging will be collecting string lights… Leftover Styrofoam can be recycled at Middleboro nonprofit event MIDDLEBORO — Bring Styrofoam from the holiday season to a recycling event in Middleboro. On Saturday, Jan. 10, a… Things to do: Dec. 31 - Jan. 5 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 Celebrate Middleboro MIDDLEBORO — The Town of Middleboro will host the second-ever “… Arts Singing loud for all to hear: A Very Merry Dickens Christmas comes to Middleboro MIDDLEBORO — Some say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear. This is true for the Rhode… From Our Members Read Together with the Wareham Land Trust: The Nature of Oaks Wareham Land Trust Jan 07 Looking for a cozy way to stay connected to nature this winter? Join the Wareham Land Trust… Teens & Screens Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Jan 04 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m. to hear Laura… Arts at the Stone Church It Ain't Over": music for a New Year Arts at the Stone Church Jan 02 Arts at the Stone Church Sampler Features New Tastes for the New Year: Wareham—… 35th ANNUAL MOLLY LITTLE FILM SERIES Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Dec 25 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on… Upcoming Events Thursday, January 8 10:00 am Brain teaser bootcamp at the Middleboro COA 10:00 am 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry 6:30 pm to7:45 pm Teens & Screens 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Monday, January 12 11:00 am to12:00 pm Office Hours with State Representative Norman Orrall Tuesday, January 13 1:00 pm Learn about Social Security updates, new policies at... 1:00 pm
