Gaskey, Minogue, Markey among winners in Middleboro primary MIDDLEBORO – Nearly 4,000 residents went to the polls to vote in the Sept. 1 primary… Markey, Minogue, Auchincloss win big in Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters went along with their counterparts across the state in the handful… Excitement, sadness mix as Middleboro returns to school MIDDLEBORO -- Back to school is a lesson in mixed emotions for Middleboro students. Their first… Nunes tapped as interim Middleboro town manager, Select Board reopens applications for permanent position MIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Select Board appointed Robert Nunes to be the next interim town… Making friends, learning lessons: Lakeville students start school LAKEVILLE -- New friends, new schools, the first day of classes brings a special kind of… What's New Elizabeth Ann “Betty-Ann” Bonica-Otto, 75 Scouts schedule registration for new season East Middleboro 4-H Fair celebrates 75th anniversary Sept. 5, 6 Barbara Bishop (Dunham) Berry, 97 Most Popular Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered Middleboro will always love her Middleboro schools finance director leaving for Old Rochester district School Committee vacancy will remain until 2027 election Nunes tapped as interim Middleboro town manager, Select Board reopens applications for permanent position News Gaskey, Minogue, Markey among winners in Middleboro primary MIDDLEBORO – Nearly 4,000 residents went to the polls to vote in the Sept. 1 primary elections. Middleboro voted… Markey, Minogue, Auchincloss win big in Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters went along with their counterparts across the state in the handful of contested races on… West Nile detected in Middleboro mosquito population West Niles virus has been detected in a mosquito population in Middleboro, state health officials report. The positive… Herding skills taking dogs and handler to California MIDDLEBORO -- He whistles, and they work. Mike Perry, owner of Sheepdog Junction, displayed the skills of his border… Oliver House event reflects Paris to a tea MIDDLEBORO -- One of the most important colonial houses in the state was the backdrop to a plein air painting class and a… Schools Excitement, sadness mix as Middleboro returns to school MIDDLEBORO -- Back to school is a lesson in mixed emotions for Middleboro students. Their first day of school was… Making friends, learning lessons: Lakeville students start school LAKEVILLE -- New friends, new schools, the first day of classes brings a special kind of excitement, Lakeville youngsters… Apponequet students get new internship and business courses this year LAKEVILLE – As Apponequet Regional High School students return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 2, they’ll have many new… 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 Elizabeth Ann “Betty-Ann” Bonica-Otto, 75 Elizabeth Ann “Betty-Ann” Bonica-Otto, 75, of Bonham, Texas, formerly of Newton, Middleboro, and the Wareham/Bourne area of… Barbara Bishop (Dunham) Berry, 97 LAKEVILLE - Barbara Bishop (Dunham) Berry, age 97, of Lakeville, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the… 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… Gaskey, Minogue, Markey among winners in Middleboro primary Markey, Minogue, Auchincloss win big in Lakeville Excitement, sadness mix as Middleboro returns to school Nunes tapped as interim Middleboro town manager, Select Board reopens applications for permanent position Making friends, learning lessons: Lakeville students start school West Nile detected in Middleboro mosquito population Herding skills taking dogs and handler to California Oliver House event reflects Paris to a tea Middleboro schools finance director leaving for Old Rochester district Weston Forest supporters urge public to blaze a trail at site Police, Fire & Courts 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 significant damage,… Safety critical component at new Lakeville fire station LAKEVILLE -- The new Lakeville fire station will be a life changer for the town, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said. Literally… 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.… 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 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… 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… From Our Members September with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Aug 31 Summer may be winding down but September is a wonderful time to get outside in Wareham… Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3 ACT Smart IT Aug 24 If you use Microsoft 365 every day, you’ve probably noticed that Copilot hasn’t stood… Clean Out Your Closets for Damien's Pantry FunDrive Damien’s Pantry Aug 24 Clean out your closets for Damien's Food Pantry! We are collecting clothes, household… Learn to Play Mahjong! Sippican Woman's Club Aug 22 Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? 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