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Carolyn E. Gravelin, 87
Dennis B. Dellarocco, 75
Independence Day Parade, watermelon-eating and greasy pole contests
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
Weekly coffee hour brings Veterans together
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Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay
Middleboro town manager assistant to take similar role in Lakeville
Standout Lakeville Girl Scout earns highest honor
Middleboro stabbing suspect pleads not guilty, police report reveals details
Middleboro man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
News
Standout Lakeville Girl Scout earns highest honor
LAKEVILLE — The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts recently announced a Lakeville scout has earned the highest award in...
Middleboro volunteer goes above and beyond to help those in need
MIDDLEBORO — The Old Colony Elder Services recently honored a Middleboro resident who volunteers with the community support...
Middleboro natives join the police force
MIDDLEBORO — Two new recruits have been appointed to the Middleboro Police Department. Police Officers Victoria O'Day and...
Middleboro Conservation Commission seeks member
MIDDLEBORO — An opening is available at the Middleboro Conservation Commission. The commission is looking to fill one...
Catch, record, conserve: The turtles in our waterways
A swift waddle, a small trail of bubbles and the female Diamondback Terrapin was gone. Ripples passed over the ridges of her...
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Schools
Apponequet Regional High School student wins scholarship
LAKEVILLE — An Apponequet high school student received scholarship funding from the Italian American Cultural Organization...
FreeLake students, educators object to 11 positions cut in final budget
LAKEVILLE — The final education budget for the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District eliminated 11 positions — most of...
FreeLake schools start and end times to change next year
LAKEVILLE — Start and end times for schools in the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District will change next year to...
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Opinion
Opinion: Dyslexia needs improved treatment
To the editor: As a social work student, I reached out to our community through a Facebook page to discover a pressing issue...
Opinion: Child hunger needs to be addressed
To the editor: Child hunger in Massachusetts is an escalating issue that deeply affects developing individuals. As a social...
To the editor: Easter is welcome season of renewal
To the editor: I remember bringing my young family to Easter sunrise services in the park. Everyone exchanged pleasant...
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Obituaries
Carolyn E. Gravelin, 87
Carolyn E. Gravelin (AKA "Dag" or "Sarg") passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 following a brief stay in Oakhill...
Dennis B. Dellarocco, 75
MIDDLEBOROUGH - Dennis B. Dellarocco, age 75, of Middleborough, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. Born in...
Dorothy (Archibald) Sanders, 88
DOROTHY (ARCHIBALD) SANDERS3/21/1937 – 6/25/2025 Dorothy (Archibald) Sanders passed away on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025,...
Elwin L. Hanson Jr., 81
LAKEVILLE - Elwin L. Hanson Jr., age 81, of Lakeville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the...
Betty-Lou Ann (Pattee) Buffington, 81
MIDDLEBOROUGH - Betty-Lou Ann (Pattee) Buffington, age 81, of Middleborough, died on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home....
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Middleboro stabbing suspect pleads not guilty, police report reveals details
Middleboro natives join the police force
Middleboro volunteer goes above and beyond to help those in need
Standout Lakeville Girl Scout earns highest honor
Get a ticket to a theatre trip from Middleboro to Victorian England
Catch, record, conserve: The turtles in our waterways
Middleboro town manager assistant to take similar role in Lakeville
Middleboro man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
Pool at Battis Field nears opening
Middleboro School Committee reviews proposed student handbook changes
Sports
Apponequet softball falls to Foxborough deep into playoff run
LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet Regional High School softball team will not advance to the Final Four after a 9-3 loss to the...
Playoffs continue for high school sports, here’s the schedule
It’s playoff season for high school sports, and between Apponequet Regional and Middleboro High Schools, four teams remain...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Middleboro stabbing suspect pleads not guilty, police report reveals details
MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Paul...
Middleboro man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
MIDDLEBORO — A 66-year-old Middleboro man was fatally stabbed Saturday, and a suspect is in custody, according to Plymouth...
Lakeville home damaged by vehicle crash
LAKEVILLE — A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Myricks and Kingman streets sent one vehicle off the road and into a...
County Street off-ramp rollover hospitalizes one
LAKEVILLE— A single-vehicle rollover on Route 140 South injured two occupants of the vehicle, hospitalizing one, late Sunday...
Crash closes Bedford Street in Lakeville, one driver hospitalized
LAKEVILLE — A crash between a passenger vehicle and a roll-off container transport truck shut down Bedford Street for more...
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People
How a 97-year-old pianist with dementia became a TikTok sensation
MIDDLEBORO — Elaine Lebar may not know where she is or what she’s going to do in the next five minutes. But she can play the...
Middle school principal to honor fallen soldier with 31-mile run
LAKEVILLE — Freetown Lakeville Middle School Principal Jacqueline Francisco will run 31 miles on Sunday, May 25 in honor of...
Fifth-grader to head to Washington D.C. with help of Middleboro Rotary Club
The Middleboro Rotary Club is sponsoring Austin Card, a fifth-grade student at Mary K. Goode School, to attend the Junior...
Lakeville resident laces up for charitable cause
LAKEVILLE — This year will mark a decade and about 30 charitable miles walked for Ellen Camacho, a Lakeville resident who...
Teenager shares a love of reading with the Middleboro Rotary Club
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Rotary Club recently received a donation of children’s books from a local teenager, Samantha...
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Happenings
Get a ticket to a theatre trip from Middleboro to Victorian England
MIDDLEBORO — The Alley Theatre will perform “Oliver Jr.”, a youth version of Lionel Bart's classic musical starting Thursday...
Dragons, manhunts and more to do this week
Are you looking to start an adventure? Or would you rather dive into some local history — either way there’s plenty to do...
The 19th annual Middleboro summer concert series to return soon
MIDDLEBORO — The annual summer concert series will kick off its weekly lineup of free, live music on July 3. The 19th...
Music and mocktails to return to Lakeville’s summer concert series
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Center Stage summer concert series will see a small change in location this year, but the diverse...
Homebrew alcohol festival coming to Middleboro next month
MIDDLEBORO — A homebrew alcohol beverage festival is set to bring home-brew makers and enthusiasts together on July 12. The...
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From Our Members
Local Handyman Expands Services with Home Improvement Consulting for Spring Projects
Alton Barnes
Jul 02
As spring home maintenance gets underway, Alton Barnes Handyman Services is expanding its offerings...
Wareham Stop & Shop Flowers Support Damien’s Pantry
Damien’s Pantry
Jul 02
During the month of July, when you buy a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet at the...
Google’s Gemini AI Wants Access to Your Messages—Even If You Say No
ACT Smart IT
Jul 02
If you’re an Android user, you might’ve received an email from Google recently that raised some...
Saving vs. Investing: How Are They Different?
BankFive
Jul 02
Saving and investing are two financial strategies that can help you secure your financial future,...
Girls Night at Compassionate Health MedSpa Supports Damien’s Pantry
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 30
Compassionate Health MedSpa, located at 361 Main St, is hosting a Girls Night In on Wednesday July...
Aflac Hit by Major Cyberattack Amid Surge in Insurance Sector Breaches
ACT Smart IT
Jun 26
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a...
Now Listed: A Premier Private Residence in the Bay Club
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Jun 25
9 High Ridge Drive, Mattapoisett, MA - Where everyday feels like vacation. This extraordinary...
Wake Up To What Your Membership Can Do!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 25
Whether you are a new member, longtime supporter or just looking to re-engage, this event is for...
Infinity Health & Body Ribbon Cutting!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 25
Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce at Infinity Health and Body on Tuesday, July 15...
Now Enrolling for the 2025-26 School Year!
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Jun 24
Smith Mills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is now accepting applications for their...
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Upcoming Events
Today
(All day)
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
Weekly coffee hour brings Veterans together
Thursday, July 3
(All day)
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Check mate! Informal chess drop-ins
6:00 pm
The 19th annual Middleboro summer concert series to...
Friday, July 4
(All day)
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
(All day)
Independence Day Parade, watermelon-eating and...
(All day)
Art thou ready for some color?
Saturday, July 5
(All day)
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
Sunday, July 6
(All day)
Classic carnival fun for Middleboro Independence Day
Monday, July 7
2:00 pm
Blow the dust off of board games
6:00 pm
Bingo was their name-o
Tuesday, July 8
6:00 pm
Pajama party and a whole lotta’ Bluey
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Marketplace
SPRING INTO SAVINGS WITH ALTON BARNES HANDYMAN SERVICES
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 02
Now Listed: 9 High Ridge Drive — Resort-Style Living...
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jun 30
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Classifieds
TRUSTED HANDYMAN FOR ALL HOME...
Pellegrini Property Maintenance...
Part-time Operations Assistant
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Parkwood Beach Open House
Wareham
$749,000.00
Experience the best of Parkwood Beach living at 14 Bayside Avenue, Wareham! This quintessential...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! Commercial Bldg in Buzzards Bay
Bourne
$550,000.00
OFFICIALLY CLOSED ... Selling a commercial property is no small feat—it takes strategy, negotiation...
Upper Cape Realty
Pinehurst Beach Cottage
Wareham
$449,900.00
Listing Agent Marcella Rippel 508-463-7895 | mrippel@uppercaperealty.com Charming, light-filled...
Upper Cape Realty
61 Pardon Hill, S Dartmouth Evening Open House
Dartmouth
$1,200,000.00
Pardon Hill Former Winery Nestled in the heart of South Dartmouth, where rolling hills meet...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Glen Charlie Road Ranch
Wareham
$629,000.00
Mid century ranch on 3+ acres with frontage on Spectacle Pond. Natural, beautiful grounds with...
Upper Cape Realty
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEPTEMBER -MAY $4500/month Newly Renovated Waterview w...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
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