Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter MIDDLEBORO -- Once again this year, butterflies are free thanks to the efforts of Middleboro… Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene LAKEVILLE _ The Lakeville Church of the Nazarene has launched a monthly community food pantry to… Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director MIDDLEBORO -- The Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro has welcomed a new director of… Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary electionsMiddleboro and Lakeville residents along with voters across Massachusetts are already casting… Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant LAKEVILLE -- A man was injured Wednesday evening when a tree fell on a home on 3rd Avenue, causing… What's New A-tisket, a-tasket, learn to make a purse basket Learn to make a greeting card at Lakeville Garden Club Aug. 25 Revolutionary era comes to life at Peirce Homestead Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, 46 Richard Antone Erickson, 86 Most Popular Middleboro Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned Safety critical component at new Lakeville fire station Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe drought Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary elections News Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter MIDDLEBORO -- Once again this year, butterflies are free thanks to the efforts of Middleboro resident Bob Lessard. As he… Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene LAKEVILLE _ The Lakeville Church of the Nazarene has launched a monthly community food pantry to provide food assistance,… Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director MIDDLEBORO -- The Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro has welcomed a new director of music ministry. Tony Winters… Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- Key dates are approaching in Lakeville for the Sept. 1 state primary election. The last day to register to… Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Elks Esteemed Leading Knight Barbara Doucette and Past Exalted Ruler Honorary Life Member,… Schools Freelake schools receive funds for literacy tutoring LAKEVILLE -- The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District will receive state funding for early literacy tutoring during… Firm sought to review Freetown-Lakeville school district finances LAKEVILLE -- An accounting firm is being sought to review the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District’s… Freetown-Lakeville school committee accepts reduced budget LAKEVILLE -- After months of lengthy and sometimes heated discussions, the Freetown-Lakeville School Committee has… 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 Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, 46 BUZZARDS BAY - Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, age 46, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Plymouth and… Richard Antone Erickson, 86 Richard Antone Erickson, 86, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by his… Russell “Russ” Gaylord Wynn, Sr., 83 It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce that heaven gained another angel on August 12, 2026. Surrounded by… 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,… Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary elections Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant Safety critical component at new Lakeville fire station Middleboro Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe drought Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing Police, Fire & Courts 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 court in Boston with drug… Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville resident Robert Stephanian has been named chief of the MassBay Community College Police Department.… 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… 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 Music to fill the August air at Ted Williams Camp LAKEVILLE -- Tunes will waft through the trees in August as the Lakeville Park Commission presents Music in the Pines… 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… From Our Members Learn to Play Mahjong! Sippican Woman's Club Aug 22 Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now's your chance! Join us for a… Reality Check: A Guide to Navigating the AI Information Flood Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 22 … Your Phone Probably Isn’t Listening to You… But The Truth Is Even More Disturbing ACT Smart IT Aug 21 Most of us have already decided that our phone is spying on us. The surprise is that… Chamber Series Tickets Now On Sale New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 21 South Coast Chamber Music Series Announces 2026–… Movies by the Bay Wareham CORE Aug 17 A Community Movie Night Returns to the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset Wareham CORE to… Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 17 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Southcoast Health Announces Addition of Five Physicians and Three Advanced Practice Providers Southcoast Health Aug 14 Southcoast Health is pleased to… Is the U.S. Government Banning Roombas? 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