Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine LAKEVILLE -- A Lakeville man who is apparently a registered sex offender was charged in federal… Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville resident Robert Stephanian has been named chief of the MassBay Community… Still going strong after 75 years, 4-H fair returns Labor Day weekend MIDDLEBORO -- Preparation is underway for an annual event that has been sparkling like a diamond… Go bananas on bandanas at pounding workshop MIDDLEBORO -- Learn the art of bandana pounding at Soule Homestead Education Center from 10 a.m.… Firm sought to review Freetown-Lakeville school district finances LAKEVILLE -- An accounting firm is being sought to review the Freetown-Lakeville… What's New Valerie Ann Fontaine, 85 Florine Nancy (Skaradoski) Eaton, 90 Michael John Suizdak, 67 Oh-la-la at Oliver Estate with Parisian tea Aug. 30 Seven baptized at Central Congregational Church Most Popular Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College Firm sought to review Freetown-Lakeville school district finances Music to fill the August air at Ted Williams Camp Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine Still going strong after 75 years, 4-H fair returns Labor Day weekend News Soule seeks volunteers for Harvest Fair MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead Education Center is seeking volunteers for its Harvest Fair to take place Saturday, Sept. 26… Sound therapy, ice cream among Lakeville Acting Living Center events LAKEVILLE _ Lakeville Center for Active Living has plenty of activities in the next few weeks. Here is a sampling of… Go bananas on bandanas at pounding workshop MIDDLEBORO -- Learn the art of bandana pounding at Soule Homestead Education Center from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 28 at… Lakeville Lions to host CPR/AED training LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Lions Club offers monthly CPR/AED courses at their clubhouse on 170 Main St., Lakeville. … Freetown-Lakeville school committee accepts reduced budget LAKEVILLE -- After months of lengthy and sometimes heated discussions, the Freetown-Lakeville School Committee has… Schools Bristol-Plymouth superintendent retires after more than 34 years in education TAUNTON -- Just a week after celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School's… School Committee at an impasse on future of budget LAKEVILLE -- Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee members could not decide July 29 on the next steps for the school… Lakeville voters reject requested increase to school budget LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters have once again rejected the budget amount requested by the Freetown-Lakeville Regional… Opinion Opinion: Senior center new name better reflects identity To the Editor: The Lakeville Council on Aging, or Lakeville Senior Center, has been proud to serve older adults in our… Opinion: Beat the heat while cooling energy costs To the editor: None of us can control what happens to energy prices on the world stage. But we consumers do have one tool… 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… Obituaries Valerie Ann Fontaine, 85 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Valerie Ann Fontaine, age 85, of Middleborough, died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the South… Florine Nancy (Skaradoski) Eaton, 90 EAST WAREHAM - Florine Nancy (Skaradoski) Eaton, age 90, of East Wareham, formerly of New Smyrna Beach,… Michael John Suizdak, 67 EAST TAUNTON - Michael John Suizdak, age 67, of East Taunton, formerly of Enfield, Connecticut, died… Carol Louise Ouellette (Chapdelaine) Carol Louise Ouellette (Chapdelaine), born in New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving… Shirley Helene (Racine) Bartsch, 91 Shirley Helene (Racine) Bartsch passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 21, 2026, at the age of 91.… Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College Still going strong after 75 years, 4-H fair returns Labor Day weekend Go bananas on bandanas at pounding workshop Firm sought to review Freetown-Lakeville school district finances Music to fill the August air at Ted Williams Camp Freetown-Lakeville school committee accepts reduced budget Four pets killed in Middleboro house fire Bubbling with excitement at Lakeville library program Sparky kept kids calf-inated at farm reading program Sports Disc golf planned fore Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- A new golf course is coming to Lakeville. But this one doesn’t require expensive equipment. In fact, clubs… Middleboro man named head women's soccer coach at Mass Maritime MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro resident Mike McKenna has been named as the next head women's soccer coach at Massachusetts… Police, Fire & Courts Four pets killed in Middleboro house fire MIDDLEBORO -- Four pets died in a house fire Thursday afternoon at 38 Vernon St., Interim Fire Chief Dana Fontaine said.… Lakeville firefighter among academy graduates LAKEVILLE -- Paul Machunksi of Lakeville was one of 20 firefighters who graduated July 31 from the 50-day Career Recruit… Teen receives life-threatening injuries in Lakeville crash LAKEVILLE -- A 17-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and a woman was also hurt in a motor vehicle crash near… Middleboro camp counselor arrested on child porn charges MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro camp administrator and head counselor has been arrested on two counts of possession of child… Middleboro man arrested in $1.5 million deed fraud, money laundering MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man was one of three people charged in a multi-state scheme to defraud property owners by… People Good Scout: Eagle builds new donation bin for Middleboro Animal Shelter MIDDLEBORO — After Casey Cash saw his older brother complete his Eagle Scout project for the Middleboro Animal Shelter,… 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… Arts Pipe band to celebrate 10 years of making music, memories MIDDLEBORO -- The Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The band will mark a decade of… Cash, Dylan and Toe Jam Puppet Band in concert at library LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Public Library is hosting two free concerts in August. Pembroke singer-songwriter Matt York will… Business A spirited venture: Lakeville couple opens retreat at winery LAKEVILLE -- A Lakeville couple has popped the cork on a new venture that combines their love of France and their artistic… New agent added to Jack Conway Lakeville team LAKEVILLE -- Laura Ward has joined the Jack Conway team of Lakeville real estate agents. Before beginning her real estate… From Our Members 289 Chace Street, Unit B • Clinton, MA LaForce Realty Aug 13 289 Chace Street, Unit B — Clinton, MA OPEN HOUSE • AUGUST 16 • 11 AM–2 PM MOTIVATED… Is the U.S. Government Banning Roombas? ACT Smart IT Aug 12 From August 3, 2026The short answer is: not your current Roomba, and not… Chamber Series Tickets Now On Sale New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 12 South Coast Chamber Music Series Announces 2026–… Water Views + ADU! Charming Wareham Home Near the Water LaForce Realty Aug 12 Open House – August 16 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 22 Ave A Wareham, MA 02571… MAC Theater Auditions! Tiny Beautiful Things Marion Art Center Aug 06 MAC Theater Auditions Saturday, August 8, 11:00am-1:00pmMonday, August 10, 6:00-8:00pm… Classical Strings and Traditional Fados New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 04 Take a break from the everyday and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of music… The Constant Wife - Opens Friday August 14th at the MAC Marion Art Center Aug 04 Somerset Maugham’s classic play is reimagined for the late 1960s, when women’s liberation was… Upcoming Events Today 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags 1:00 pm Ice cream truck to make special visit Aug. 14 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 19 6:30 pm to9:00 pm Onset Summer of Love Concert final concert 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
