Middleboro will paint the town red, white and blue for July Fourth MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro is gearing up for its traditional Fourth of July celebration, and the… Students make a case for Lakeville history LAKEVILLE -- Three Old Colony Regional Technical School sophomores have built a piece of Lakeville… Dirt Divas make clean sweep of softball season MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Dirt Divas had some good clean fun as they went undefeated in… Middleboro men charged with sex crimes around World Cup games MIDDLEBORO -- Two Middleboro men were arrested on child sex charges during an investigation of… Old Colony building project withdrawn after two voter rejections After two rejections from voters, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School… What's New Ann Marie (Graney) Paulson, 72 Music to fill the Lakeville air at summer concerts Middleboro Conservation Commission seeks new member Jesse Carl Peterson, 47 Virginia Day (Belrose) MacDonald, 84 Most Popular Voters deny $288 million high school building project a second time Middleboro man charged with filming under skirt of girl, 13 Middleboro men charged with sex crimes around World Cup games Lakeville man, 19, shot, killed in Dorchester Works by Lakeville landscape artist in quarter finals of Johnny Depp competition News Middleboro will paint the town red, white and blue for July Fourth MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro is gearing up for its traditional Fourth of July celebration, and the week is jam-packed with… Students make a case for Lakeville history LAKEVILLE -- Three Old Colony Regional Technical School sophomores have built a piece of Lakeville history. The students… Middleboro library to close some days due to staff shortage MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Public Library will be closed some days in July and August due to a staffing shortage, Library… Lakeville cyclist to ride 80 miles for his 80th birthday LAKEVILLE -- Some people might celebrate their 80th birthdays with 80 candles and a party. Robert Friedman of Lakeville is… A wheely big day planned as new skateboard park to open MIDDLEBORO -- After seven years of planning and work, the new Middleboro skatepark will be rolled out with a grand opening… Schools Old Colony building project withdrawn after two voter rejections After two rejections from voters, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project has been… Apponequet students receive Community Foundation scholarships Two Apponequet Regional High School students were among the recipients of scholarships presented by The SouthCoast… Lakeville voters to decide June 20 on Old Colony rebuild LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters will return to the polls Saturday, June 20 to decide on a $288 million new school building… Opinion Opinion: Old Colony project offers strong return on investment To the editor: Six years ago, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District began a journey that will… Opinion: Supporting new Old Colony is a no-brainer To the Editor, Please vote “yes” for a new Old Colony Voc-Tech High School. My wife and I are both in our 70s, property… Opinion: Turn off the tap on PFAS To the editor: Earlier this month Middleboro’s Town Meeting voted to spend $62 million to treat harmful PFAS compounds in… Opinion: A new Old Colony building makes financial sense Sound financial sense is required for citizens to be truly informed. Taxes are a personal financial burden, but some… Letter to the Editor: Regarding Lakeville tax override To the Editor: Lakeville residents understand that the budget pressure facing the town is real. But before taxpayers are… Obituaries Ann Marie (Graney) Paulson, 72 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Marie (Graney) Paulson, age 72, beloved wife of the late Philip… Jesse Carl Peterson, 47 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Jesse Carl Peterson, age 47, of Middleborough, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at… Virginia Day (Belrose) MacDonald, 84 QUINCY - Virginia Day (Belrose) MacDonald, age 84, of Quincy, formerly of Middleborough, died on Friday, June… Jillaine R. (Alphonse) Zion, 70 Jillaine R. (Alphonse) Zion of New Hampshire, formerly of Middleboro, Massachusetts, died peacefully on June 14, 2026,… Dean Mortimer Chase, 88 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Dean Mortimer Chase, age 88, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 16,… Middleboro will paint the town red, white and blue for July Fourth Students make a case for Lakeville history Dirt Divas make clean sweep of softball season Middleboro men charged with sex crimes around World Cup games Old Colony building project withdrawn after two voter rejections Lakeville man, 19, shot, killed in Dorchester Middleboro library to close some days due to staff shortage Lakeville Fire receives grant for medical equipment Lakeville cyclist to ride 80 miles for his 80th birthday A wheely big day planned as new skateboard park to open Sports Dirt Divas make clean sweep of softball season MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Dirt Divas had some good clean fun as they went undefeated in Middleboro Youth Softball play… Middleboro baseball beats Apponequet to win state championship WORCESTER — After holding on to a 2-1 lead against the Apponequet Lakers, the Middleboro Sachems won this year’s Division 3… Strong Apponequet softball season comes to end with loss WORCESTER -- The Apponequet Regional High School softball team fell short of the Division 3 state championship title after… Track team on a run of breaking school records MIDDLEBORO -- Several Middleboro High School track athletes broke school records at the MIAA District Championships held… Police, Fire & Courts Lakeville Fire receives grant for medical equipment LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Fire Department received a grant to purchase video laryngoscopes through the 2026 Southcoast… Former Middleboro fire captain charged with filming family member nude WAREHAM -- A former Middleboro Fire Captain has been arraigned on multiple charges after he reportedly videotaped a 26-year… Two injured in Lakeville ATV crash LAKEVILLE -- Two people were injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident on County Street just after 5 p.m Tuesday June 16,… High-speed chase ends in Middleboro with two arrests MIDDLEBORO -- Two people were arrested Sunday following a high-speed chase through multiple towns that ended in Middleboro… Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30 MIDDLEBORO — The town parted ways with Fire Chief Owen Thompson, who has been on administrative leave since late March, in a… Arts Christian artist to perform in Middleboro June 14 Sony recording artist Jamie Kimmett returns to the Central Congregational Church in Middleboro on Sunday June 14 at 9 and… 'Weird’ book club launches at Lakeville library LAKEVILLE -- Readers of books that are a bit strange, shocking, and weird can now join a brand new quarterly book club at… Pride Day to return June 13, 'brighter than ever' MIDDLEBORO -- Pride Day is returning to Middleboro June 13 after a three-year absence. “We’re back and brighter than ever… From Our Members Optimum Wellness Announces GRAND OPENING! - Lakeville, MA Optimum Wellness Jun 27 A new approach to wellness has arrived in Lakeville, MA overlooking historic Assawomset Pond.… How to Build an Emergency Fund in 90 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide BankFive Jun 26 Life can change fast. Things like car repairs, medical bills, or job loss can hit unexpectedly… Cape Cod Mermaid Hair Pop Up at Tide & True Tide & True Jun 25 Cape Cod Mermaid Hair is swimming back to Tide & True for a fun 4th of July! Stop in for… Learn Scrimshaw Techniques Sippican Historical Society Jun 25 Scrimshaw is a folk art that whaling vessels crew members learned to pass the time while at sea… Gallery Talk: Salt & Light - Thursday, June 25 at 5:00 pm Marion Art Center Jun 23 Artist Talks in the MAC GalleriesSalt & LightKim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels,… The Sippican Woman's Club of Marion Awards $15,600 in Scholarships to Marion Residents Sippican Woman's Club Jun 23 The Sippican Woman's Club is pleased to announce that they have awarded $11,100.00 in… South Shore Golf Cars Opening Summer Party! South Shore Golf Cars Jun 19 Drive into Summer with South Shore Golf Cars! We're excited to announce our grand opening… How to Use Home Equity to Generate Passive Income BankFive Jun 18 For many homeowners, a house is more than just a place to live. It can also be a valuable… Damien's Pantry Motorcycle Run - Full Throttle for Food Damien’s Pantry Jun 17 Join Damien's Pantry on October 18th for our second annual Motorcycle Run! We are going… OBA Kayak Poker Run on 6/27 Onset Bay Association Jun 16 ONSET BAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL KAYAK POKER RUNWHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 (Rain date June 28… Upcoming Events Today 9:00 am to12:00 pm OBA Kayak Poker Run on 6/27 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday, June 28 10:00 am to4:00 pm Greco Designs Painted Totes & More Pop-Up at Tide &... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 11:00 am to4:00 pm South Shore Golf Cars Opening Summer Party! 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 1 6:30 pm to9:00 pm Onset Summer of Love Concerts begin 6/24! Friday, July 3 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags