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Veterans flags to be placed on graves April 27
Library to host program on best small museums
Rabies packets to be distributed to keep wildlife healthy
Michael G. Howes, 63
Friends of Middleboro Cemeteries to support Wreaths Across America
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Michael G. Howes, 63
Cooler Middleboro Fair promises cool experience for all
Town Meeting voters approve zoning change, reject truck exclusion
Three injured in Lakeville crash
‘I just kept on living:’ Middleboro resident turns 100
News
Lakeville outlines what it seeks in next town administrator
LAKEVILLE – Lakeville is one step closer to finding its next town administrator. A Town Administrator Search Committee has...
Town Meeting voters approve zoning change, reject truck exclusion
MIDDLEBORO — In an otherwise quiet Town Meeting, the two issues that generated the most discussion were submitted by...
Middleboro Town Meeting is tonight
MIDDLEBORO — Tonight the voters will decide. Middleboro voters will head to the annual Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April...
Lakeville hits hole-in-one with library mini golf event
LAKEVILLE – Children and adults came to putt their way through aisles of books at the Lakeville Public Library on Sunday...
‘I just kept on living:’ Middleboro resident turns 100
MIDDLEBORO — The words on her shirt said it all. “Aged to Perfection.’’ That saying was shared by about 100 friends and...
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Schools
Students go from couch to 5K to prepare for Mother’s Day run
LAKEVILLE — Students at Mullein Hill Christian Academy, 25 Staples Shore Road, Lakeville are working out in preparation for...
They mean business: Apponequet students top competition
LAKEVILLE — Students from Apponequet Regional High School placed first in the recent JA Titan Business Challenge at UMass...
Middleboro High honored for marathon volunteering effort
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro High School students have been honored as “Volunteers of the Year” for their efforts in the Boston...
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Obituaries
Michael G. Howes, 63
Michael G Howes, 63, of Taunton, Ma. died suddenly on April 14, 2024. Son of the late Henry and Lillian Howes of Middleboro...
Janice Louise (Perkins) Caron, 91
Janice Louise (Perkins) Caron of Carver, formerly of Middleboro, died peacefully in her home and surrounded by her family on...
Richard Louis “Dick” Chaplain, 95
Richard Louis “Dick” Chaplain, 95, passed away on February 12, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. He was the husband of the late...
Beth Hickey, 54
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Beth Hickey who died unexpectedly on April 7, 2024 at her home at the age...
David E. Bennett, 58
KINGSTON - David E. Bennett, age 58, of Kingston, formerly of Middleborough and Plympton, passed away on Saturday, April 6,...
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Lakeville outlines what it seeks in next town administrator
Town Meeting voters approve zoning change, reject truck exclusion
Canoe believe it? It’s race time again
Three injured in Lakeville crash
Middleboro Town Meeting is tonight
Lakeville hits hole-in-one with library mini golf event
Girls have a ball at Middleboro Youth Softball League opening day
‘I just kept on living:’ Middleboro resident turns 100
Cooler Middleboro Fair promises cool experience for all
Students go from couch to 5K to prepare for Mother’s Day run
Sports
Canoe believe it? It’s race time again
Paddle your canoe and have fun too. The 2024 canoe race will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Old Bridge Street in...
Girls have a ball at Middleboro Youth Softball League opening day
MIDDLEBORO — Two small words had big meaning for those in attendance at Battis Field April 21. “Play ball!’’ The message,...
Lakeville Athletic Club pilots Pickleball for Parkinson’s program
LAKEVILLE — While they may have trouble texting, writing, or buttoning up shirts, some of those with Parkinson’s have no...
Middleboro and Lakeville runners take on the Boston Marathon
Several Middleboro and Lakeville runners took on the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, braving unusually high temperatures...
'We're all on different teams, but we're all brothers' : Teams unite for Little League Opening Day
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Little League kicked off the season with a parade to the Field of Dreams baseball diamond this...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Three injured in Lakeville crash
LAKEVILLE — Three people were injured in an accident Sunday, April 21 near the intersection of County and Freetown streets,...
Family displaced after Lakeville fire
LAKEVILLE — A family of four was displaced after a fire broke out at their home on 16 Bernards Way Saturday, April 13, the...
Former Freetown-Lakeville substitute teacher sentenced to 30-40 years in state prison for rape
A 58-year-old former substitute teacher in the Freetown-Lakeville school system was sentenced to serve 30 to 40 years in...
Special delivery: Lakeville Fire helps baby born at home
LAKEVILLE — Annabelle Delisle was in such a hurry to see the world that she couldn’t wait for Lakeville Fire Department...
Middleboro firefighters graduate from academy
STOW — Middleboro firefighters Ryan DeCoste and Dylan Hanson were among the graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting...
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People
Two vie for Select Board seat, one runs unopposed for partial term
MIDDLEBORO — Two candidates are in the running for one open seat on the Middleboro Select Board. One candidate is running...
Three candidates compete for two School Committee seats
MIDDLEBORO — Three candidates are in the running for two seats on Middleboro School Committee. Challengers Rebecca Hopkins...
Middleboro School Committee candidate: Susan Pennini
MIDDLEBORO — Susan Pennini said her run for School Committee has been years in the making. Her father, Dick Wilmot, served...
Middleboro Select Board candidate: Jane Slavin
MIDDLEBORO — Jane Slavin decided to turn her thoughts into action by running for Select Board. “I talk about politics a lot...
Middleboro Select Board candidate: Teresa Farley
MIDDLEBORO — Teresa Farley considers a seat on the select board as a natural continuation of her commitment to volunteerism...
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Happenings
Cooler Middleboro Fair promises cool experience for all
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro residents will have yet another opportunity to learn about ways to save on energy costs because the...
Historical museum to host program on early American art
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Lakeville COA at 7 pm. The...
Tapas, performances to be served at UU Middleboro
MIDDLEBORO — UU Middleboro will present live theater and small plate fare with Spring Gala and Tapas Galore at 5:30 p.m....
Never too late for fun: Adult prom scheduled May 18
MIDDLEBORO — Get ready to dance the night away. An adult prom will take place outside on the patio of the Alley Theatre,...
Lions Club to host music from 50s to 80s
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Lions Club presents “Songs from the 50s to the 80s’’ from 7 to 10:30 p.m Saturday, April 13 at...
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Arts
Scenes from water and land to be exhibited at Middleboro gallery
MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery will host an opening reception for “Traversing Water & Land,’’ a solo exhibition of...
Audience selects favorite plays at Slice of Life festival
MIDDLEBORO — Theatre One Productions presents the 20th anniversary of the Slice of Life New Works Festival at 7:30 p.m....
Organizers jazzed for April 6 concert
MIDDLEBORO — UU Middleboro, 25 South Main St., presents Jazz Music Night on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. The concert...
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Business
Cranberry Country honors local businesses
Local businesspeople were honored at the 2024 annual meeting of the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce. Honorees include...
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From Our Members
Chamber Series Finale April 27 & 28
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 23
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents the season finale “Banquet” during the last...
Free guided butterfly walk - 4/27
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 22
Join us on the first of several free butterfly walks this weekend, Saturday April 27th at Myles...
Business Connections, Canal Cruise a Co-Chamber Event!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 22
Join us for our annual Business Connections Canal Cruise event with the Cranberry Country Chamber!...
Google’s Chrome browser – private or not?
ACT Smart IT
Apr 19
David Snell’s Tech Talk If you still hold any notion that Google Chrome’s “Incognito mode” is a...
Have you seen them? Let us know!
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 18
The 2024 butterfly season is underway, and we couldn’t be more excited! This year, the...
Get a Home Energy Assessment This Earth Day
BankFive
Apr 17
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, you may find yourself wondering how you can reduce your...
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 15
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation on...
PCT Federal Credit Union Welcomes Dan Picard as New CEO
PCT Federal Credit Union
Apr 12
For Immediate Release West Wareham, Massachusetts – April 11, 2024 PCT Federal Credit Union Board...
Vineyard Wind – New Bedford and Beyond
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 11
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. to hear local photographer...
Art and Oranges on April 13!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 11
“Many Contrasts” Featuring
The Love for Three Oranges
coming April 13 New Bedford Creative...
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Upcoming Events
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Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
Thursday, April 25
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Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
Friday, April 26
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
Saturday, April 27
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
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Classifieds
Bookkeeper position
Community journalist
Wareham-British Landings Condo...
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Cute Onset Beach Cottage- SOLD!
Wareham
350,000.00
Onset Home (Fixer Up Special). Located near the Sandy Assoc. Beach at Broad Cove has hardwood...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Cromesett Road
Wareham
220,000.00
The good folks at Wareham Land Trust are the new neighbors!
It is always exciting to...
Upper Cape Realty
New Construction in Sagamore Highlands
Bourne
1,499,000.00
Elegant Coastal Colonial scheduled for Spring Completion Sagamore Beach. Set on one of the area's...
Upper Cape Realty
55 Plus community Rochester
Rochester
659,900.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Hanover has closed
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS AND MUCH HAPPINESS MOVING ON TO THE SELLER! It’s official .....
Upper Cape Realty
NEW LISTING!!! HAMILTON BEACH
Wareham
600,000.00
Embrace the quintessential beach lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom,1.5 bath summer cottage,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Matfield Woods in West Bridgewater
Hometown
210,000.00
Upper Cape Realty Team Agent Diane Darche & James Abdu have sealed this deal! Ready to list?...
Upper Cape Realty
Planting Island Classic Open House 4/8, 11:00-1:00
Marion
1,750,000.00
This is a beautifully remodeled and updated Planting Island extended Cape. With almost 3000 sf of...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Commercial General District - Land For Sale
Wareham
350,000.00
Prime Commercial Site on Cranberry Highway in Wareham close to Village and connections to 495 and...
Upper Cape Realty
ONSET Sold- 4 Locust St
Wareham
421,000.00
We are brimming with joy for our buyers who recently purchased this adorable bungalow in Point...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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